The Dilemma of Regional Policy
The Dilemma of Regional Policy

Author: Stilianos Alexiadis

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-11-06

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 3319689002

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Applying the principles of Optimal Control Theory to the problem of regional allocation of investment can be a useful tool for demonstrating how the trade-off between regional equity and overall efficiency can be overcome. This book poses the following questions: are spatial inequalities harmful for overall efficiency? How is the economist to assist the policy-maker in establishing generally applicable criteria or policies when the aims include equity as well as efficiency? Alexiadis analyses the 'equity versus efficiency' dilemma in the allocation of scarce resources, expressing the argument in mathematical terms; an issue of particular importance in development planning and programming. This is invaluable reading for final year and postgraduate students of regional, development and mathematical economics, as well as researchers, policy makers and all those working in regional development institutions.

The Regional Policy Dilemma of the European Union
The Regional Policy Dilemma of the European Union

Author: Larry D. Neal

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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The integration of the former communist countries of central and eastern Europe into the European Union will create a dilemma for the EU's regional policy. The EU's expenditure on regional policy (which we term its "active" regional policy) was guided by political reactions on deepening and enlarging the EU and not by a rational regional policy strategy. In contrast, the strong EU instrument of subsidies surveillance, developed for competition policy (which we will call its "reactive" regional policy) has been relatively successful in avoiding a national race of regional policy subsidies among the member states. We show that a shift from active regional policy to reactive, competition-oriented regional policies would be a way to handle the challenge of enlargement for the established member states, but at the same time this shift will be difficult for the applicant countries.

The Dilemma of Enlargement for the European Union's Regional Policy
The Dilemma of Enlargement for the European Union's Regional Policy

Author: Gregor van der Beek

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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The integration of the former communist countries of central and eastern Europe into the European Union creates a dilemma for the EU's regional policy. The EU's expenditure on regional policy (its 'active' regional policy) has been guided by political reactions to deepening or enlarging the EU, not by a rational strategy for regional policy. In contrast, the strong EU instrument of state aid control, developed for competition policy (its 'reactive' regional policy) has been relatively successful in avoiding a national race of regional subsidies among the member states. We show that a shift from active regional policy to reactive, competition-oriented, regional policies is the preferred way for the established member states to handle the challenge of enlargement. At the same time, however, this shift is politically difficult for the accession countries to accept, despite the fact that this shift might prove better for them economically. This regional policy dilemma is one of the major obstacles for the full integration of the accession countries into the EU.

Dilemmas of Regional and Local Development
Dilemmas of Regional and Local Development

Author: Jerzy Bański

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2020-02-13

Total Pages: 446

ISBN-13: 0429783264

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Dilemmas of Regional and Local Development aims to identify, diagnose and evaluate various approaches towards regional and local socio-economic development. Over the course of the book, authors from 12 countries and four continents come together to review experiences and solutions related to regional development in a range of different economic, social and political systems. The first part of the volume focuses on the fundamentals of planning regional and local development, particularly focusing on theoretical solutions and development policy concepts. The second part is more applied, looking at practical instruments and solutions for shaping the local economy, and analysing effective development policy. This book will be of interest to economics, geography, politics, and planning scholars and researchers working on regional sciences and local development.

Regional Policy in a Changing World
Regional Policy in a Changing World

Author: Niles Hansen

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 1990-01-31

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 9780306433009

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Inspired by the realization that, in most countries, the commitment to regional development is determined by national ideological swings rather than the socio-economic conditions in a particular region (here meaning an area smaller than a country). Surveys and evaluates the history of regional policy by the national governments of Canada, France, Great Britain, the US, Australia, Malaysia, and Brazil. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The Soviet Regional Dilemma
The Soviet Regional Dilemma

Author: Jan Åke Dellenbrant

Publisher: M.E. Sharpe

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 9780873323840

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Incorporating an oral history approach, this history of radio covers the impact of the arrival of television, the rise of transistor radios, the popularity of rock n' roll, FM stereo stations, underground radio of the sixties, talk radio, public radio, and how technology will affect its future.

Regional Economics and Policy
Regional Economics and Policy

Author: Harvey Armstrong

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 437

ISBN-13: 9780631216575

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The revised edition of this classic text contains discussions of the latest theoretical developments in regional economics and reviews recent changes in regional policy and institutions in the European Union. New case study material based on extensive academic research in Europe and the USA has been added throughout the book. This book is organized in two free-standing parts examining firstly the economic analysis of regions and then regional policy issues. Topics covered include multiplier and impact analysis, input-output models, growth theory, migration, regional labor markets, regional policy in the EU, regional devolution, small firms policy, foreign direct investment and a detailed explanation of the methods used to evaluate regional policy. Chapters can be read independently in cases where focused information is required, and the organization of the book makes this a very flexible and effective resource for course use.

Renegade Cities, Public Policy, and the Dilemmas of Federalism
Renegade Cities, Public Policy, and the Dilemmas of Federalism

Author: Lori Riverstone-Newell

Publisher: First Forum Press

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13: 9781935049883

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When state and federal governments intrude, abdicate responsibility, or prove unable to respond to local needs, how can cities fight back? How can they promote and defend their own interests? Addressing these questions, Lori Riverstone-Newell explores the emergence of local policy activism and its impact in a number of state and federal policy arenas.