Northern European countries are reaping more than twice the benefits than their crisis-riven southern counterparts from the internet as a contributor to their net GDP, according to a new survey.
Between 5.8% and 7.2% of total GDP in Denmark, Sweden and the UK can be attributed to the internet-based economy, but Spain and Italy are lagging on 2.2% and 1.9% respectively, according to the Boston Consulting Group report, called 'Sizing the digital economy'.
The calculations were made on the basis of the consumption, investment and exports attributable to internet activity and display wide varieties in performance across the continent as well as untapped potential.
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