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...

Seit Beginn der Transformation haben in den Ländern Mittel- und Osteuropas die interregionalen Disparitäten zugenommen. Insbesondere die Stadt-Land-Gegensätze haben sich verstärkt. Dieser Beitrag zeigt die Entwicklung der Disparitäten auf und diskutiert auf der Basis theoretischer...

It goes without saying that maintaining connections with remote, secluded areas constitutes a valid reason for public authorities’ involvement. Such intervention is necessary due to fact, that small local communities would usually be unable to generate enough demand to commercially justify...