This book analyzes regional and local models of development, in the context of existing socio-economic disparities and the impact of EU enlargement and European policy, offering a comparative and in-depth analysis of the distinct nature of regional differences within Central and Eastern Europe. INDICE: Introduction: - Regional Diversity and Local Development in the New Member States; P.Blokker ; B.Dallago - PART I: REGIONAL DIVERSITY IN CENTRALAND EASTERN EUROPE - Time Horizon and Institutional Underpinnings of Local Development; A.Surdej - Regional Development in Central and Eastern Europe; G.Gorzelak - Local Development in European Union Perspective: Cohesion and Regional Policies in Central and Eastern Europe; C.Guglielmetti - Poland's Great Transformation and the Lessons to be Learnt; G.W.Kolodko - Regional Labour Market Developments in Transition; P.Huber - Regional Development Effects of Foreign Direct Investment in Central and Eastern Europe; P.Pavlinek - PART II: EUROPEAN INTEGRATION, REGIONAL DISPARITIES, AND DEVELOPMENTAL STRATEGIES IN NEW AND PROSPECTIVE MEMBER STATES - Local Development and Local Policy in Hungary - Challenges and Perspectives in Changing Circumstances; É.Ruttkay - Local Government in the Process of Transformation; A.Gasior-Niemiec - Social Benefits and Administrative Strains: the Golden Burden of EU Funds at the Subnational Level in Romania; S.Ionita - Multiple Shocks and Changes in the Development Gradient of Croatia's Regions?; I.Bicanic
- ISBN: 978-0-230-21819-2
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 320
- Fecha Publicación: 16/09/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés