Lagging regions in the European Union : structural, productivity and efficiency aspects

• Main Author: Dobrzański, Paweł, (Author)
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2025.
• Series: Routledge advances in regional economics, science and policy
• Subjects: Regional economic disparities.; European Union countries > Economic conditions > Regional disparities.; European Union countries > Economic policy.; European Union countries > Social policy.; European Economic Community countries > Economic conditions > Regional disparities.; European Economic Community countries > Economic policy.; European Economic Community countries > Social policy.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9781032615516; 1032615516; 9781040117552; 1040117554; 9781040117590; 1040117597; 9781032615462; 9781032615493
• Physical Description: 1 online resource.

"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. It first introduces the reader to the theories of regional imbalances and problems with measuring them. It then explores imbalances in the European Union 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"--