A globalization‐based taxonomy of European regions

Abstract

This paper builds a taxonomy of European regions based on their integration in international markets. The classification is based on two dimensions, one structural/functional, the structural connectivity of regions, and another purely economic, their degree of specialization in open sectors. The conceptual classification is empirically applied to all European regions at Nuts 2 level, which are accordingly classified into three types depending on their role in globalization: global players; regional players; and local players. Based on the taxonomy, the paper presents the reasons behind the special issue and the choice of the regions to be investigated, and an ex-ante appraisal of them through macroeconomic statistics. Finally, the paper also illustrates the research questions to which each of the following papers is bound to provide a reply.JEL classification: R10, R11, F15, R58

Functional and Sectoral Division of Labour within Central and Eastern European Countries: Evidence from Greenfield FDI

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“…Capital city regions: NUTS 2 regions that contain the capital city. In the six CEE countries, these capital city regions are also regarded as the regions that are best integrated into international markets (Fratesi 2012). 2.…”

Openness to Globalization and Regional Growth Patterns inCEECountries: From theEUAccession to the Economic Crisis

“…More methodological details are available inFratesi (2011). Openness to globalization and regional growth patterns in CEE countries…”

Įmonių Socialinės Atsakomybės Įtaka Regioninei Plėtrai

“…Dėl sparčios technologijų kaitos, didesnio kapitalo mobilumo, regioninės specializacijos, regionai tampa ekonominio ir socialinio gyvenimo pagrindu (Agnew, 2000;Ho et al, 2011;Affuso et al, 2011;Tuominen et al, 2006;Jussila et al, 2007;Fratesi, 2012). Todėl įmonės, tuose regionuose vykdančios veiklą, turi įtraukti į savo strategijas nacionaliniu ir regioniniu pagrindu susiformavusias vertybes bei socialinius poreikius.…”