Analysis of Cross-Border Regional Homogeneity and Its Effects on Regional Resilience and Competitiveness

Nikolett Fazekas; Attila Fábián; Anikó Nagy

doi:10.1515/auseb-2017-0001

Abstract

The resilience of a region may affect how it reacts to economic crises and exogenous shocks. In a complex study, it is not sufficient merely to have knowledge of all the macro-indices of the regions, but it is also necessary to study internal micro-structures. This study introduces the regional homogeneity index, using a novel approach and as yet unused indicators by means of the example of two neighbouring NUTS 2 statistical regions. The results can be useful for understanding the regions’ economic development. The methodology and indicators created may also be suitable for European regional pilot research projects.¹

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