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The socio-economic consequences of remote working: evidence from the European administrations in Brussels

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  • André Spithoven

    (Universiteit Gent
    Belgian Science Policy Office
    Vrije Universiteit Brussels)

  • Bruno Merlevede

    (Universiteit Gent)

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The COVID-19 pandemic urged policymakers to promote remote work. We showcase the impacts of remote working for the EU administrations in Brussels. Based on meticulous data collection and using an input–output multiplier approach, the paper calculates four scenarios on the socio-economic consequences of value-added and employment for Brussels and its neighbouring regions. Each scenario diminishes the time non-Belgian EU employees spend in Brussels. The estimates demonstrate a substantial contribution of the EU administrations in the regions of Belgium and highlight the impact of remote working, which is relevant for other cities’ economies known for being international hotspots.

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  • André Spithoven & Bruno Merlevede, 2025. "The socio-economic consequences of remote working: evidence from the European administrations in Brussels," The Annals of Regional Science, Springer;Western Regional Science Association, vol. 74(1), pages 1-23, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:anresc:v:74:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1007_s00168-024-01342-6
    DOI: 10.1007/s00168-024-01342-6
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    JEL classification:

    • C67 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling - - - Input-Output Models
    • O19 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - International Linkages to Development; Role of International Organizations
    • R11 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes

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