Data, waves and wind to be counted in the economy

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Wind and wave power will now be factored into countries’ economic calculations by the United Nations, alongside assets like oilfields. The changes, effective in 2030, aim to reflect modern economic activities such as resource use and data value. This could impact the UK’s economy estimates and affect budget allocations. Prof. Diane Coyle views the changes as tweaks to the existing rule book.

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