Lagging Regions in the European Union: Structural, Productivity and Efficiency Aspects

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Paweł Dobrzański

Lagging Regions in the European Union

Structural, Productivity and Efficiency Aspects

Paweł Dobrzański

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Routledge
02 September 2024

Regional studies; Development studies; Urban communities; Economics of industrial organisation; Human geography

Series: Routledge Advances in Regional Economics, Science and Policy

Unequal distribution of income is one of the most important socio-economic issues. The processes of globalisation and integration are accelerating economic growth; however, at the same time, imbalances between regions are growing. Reducing inequalities within regions and national economies, as well as around the world, is important for individual and societal well-being and cohesion, and for effective state policies.

This book investigates the problem of left-behind regions in the European Union (EU). It first introduces the reader to the theories of regional imbalances and problems with measuring them. It then explores imbalances in the EU using a variety of indicators and describes the EU’s regional policy for reducing regional disparities. It uses an empirical shift-share analysis to assess the productivity of EU regions which are lagging behind. The book also provides an empirical analysis of the effectiveness of EU funds in increasing labour productivity performed with DEA methodology.

This book can be used as a teaching resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students and can serve as reference material for academics and researchers, as well as policymakers at the European, national and local levels.

By: Paweł Dobrzański
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 476g
ISBN: 9781032615462
ISBN 10: 103261546X
Series: Routledge Advances in Regional Economics, Science and Policy
Pages: 172
Publication Date: 02 September 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Paweł Dobrzański is an Associate Professor of Economics and a Faculty Member of the Department of Mathematical Economics at Wrocław University of Economics and Business (WUEB, Wrocław, Poland.

Reviews for Lagging Regions in the European Union: Structural, Productivity and Efficiency Aspects

Ensuring left-behind places can catch up with richer regions is among the most severe challenges our economies and polities face. This book is a comprehensive compendium of evidence on both regional inequalities and corrective policies in the European Union. This valuable analysis uncovers new facts and sheds light on the EU’s remaining challenges. --Dani Rodrrik, Harvard University Increasing regional disparities in income across the regions of the European Union are a major concern to us all. However, effective policy responses remain elusive. This book makes an excellent contribution as to what can be done. It provides a valuable review of relevant theory, a robust empirical analysis of key data and the contribution of policy. A core finding is that there is an urgent need to deliver new policy initiatives to improve the productivity of Europe’s left behind regions. It should be a core reader for students, academics and policy makers in the field. --Professor Peter Tyler Emeritus Professor University of Cambridge