The pandemic spurred three-quarters of firms to adopt new technologies, and businesses are keen to continue with this innovation mindset, which could be harnessed to fulfil the UK's net zero commitments. Anna Valero, Capucine Riom and Juliana Oliveira Cunha find that the innovation response was stronger among larger and more digitised firms, potentially creating a lasting impact on the UK's digital divide.

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22 November 2021

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LSE Business Review

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https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/businessreview/2021/11/22/covid-19-spurred-a-wave-of-new-technology-adoption-by-uk-businesses/

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