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Why has service-sector growth in Burgundy been relatively slow?

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Map of France highlighting the Burgundy (Bourgogne) region in white at the center-east of the country, with major cities such as Dijon, Nevers, Auxerre, and Macon labeled. Surrounding countries and bodies of water, including Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Mediterranean Sea, are also shown. An inset map in the upper left corner shows the location of Burgundy within France. — Burgundy Burgundy (Bourgogne), historical region of France.

Although employment in Burgundy is concentrated in the service sector, growth in this area has been relatively slow. This trend is attributed, in part, to the absence of a large metropolitan area within the region.1