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Spatial Dynamics of Regional Competitiveness in Central and Eastern Europe

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  • Csaba Lakocai

    (HUN-REN Centre for Economic and Regional Studies, Institute of World Economics in Budapest, Hungary)

  • Luigi Capoani

    (Department of Economics, Business, Mathematics and Statistics (DEAMS) University of Trieste, Italy)

Abstract

Our study examines the territorial structure of 11 Central and Eastern European (CEE) Member States of the EU in NUTS 2 regional breakdown, considering the regional competitiveness as of the situation over the last couple of years. We focus our research on the question whether the regional competitiveness scores of the CEE regions are spatially auto-correlated. Then, we further analyze the determinants of the existing spatial concentrations. Methodologically, we apply quantitative analyses, including descriptive statistics and data visualization, as well as standard and spatial regression modeling. Our results confirm that the spatial neighborhood effect has a significant explanatory power for the regional competitiveness in CEE. Besides that, developing the high technology and knowledge intensive sectors, together with fostering social integration and inclusion, are crucial for improving the competitiveness of the CEE regions.

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  • Csaba Lakocai & Luigi Capoani, 2023. "Spatial Dynamics of Regional Competitiveness in Central and Eastern Europe," Global Economic Observer, "Nicolae Titulescu" University of Bucharest, Faculty of Economic Sciences;Institute for World Economy of the Romanian Academy, vol. 11(2), pages 13-21, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:ntu:ntugeo:vol11-iss2-13-21
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    Keywords

    Central and Eastern Europe; Regional Competitiveness; Spatial Development;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • C21 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models
    • C31 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models; Quantile Regressions; Social Interaction Models
    • N94 - Economic History - - Regional and Urban History - - - Europe: 1913-
    • R11 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes
    • R12 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Size and Spatial Distributions of Regional Economic Activity; Interregional Trade (economic geography)

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