The aim of this chapter is to provide empirically supported evidence regarding regional development and inequalities in the European Union by focusing specifically on the Central and Eastern European countries. The process of European integration has impacted on the growth potential of all...

This paper proposes a new framework for analysis of the determinants of regional income inequality. Using NUTS III data for the EU-27 countries in the period 1995-2004, it provides evidence that regional inequalities in the EU countries follow a pro-cyclical pattern, while spread effects appear...

This paper provides a broad overview of the most recent changes in regional policy in Greece. It is structured in six sections. After this introduction, the second section reviews the Greek regional problem and considers different approaches to understanding and perceiving it. The third section...

This paper provides a broad overview of the most recent changes in regional policy in Greece. It is structured in six sections. After this introduction, the second section reviews the Greek regional problem and considers different approaches to understanding and perceiving it. The third section...