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,
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: Forthcoming

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.