Industry Agglomerations and Regional Development in Hungary

Industry Agglomerations and Regional Development in Hungary
Author: Cordula Wandel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2018
Genre:
ISBN:

In context with the Eastern enlargement of the European Union, this research deals with the effects of pre- and post-enlargement integration policies on industry concentration and regional development in Hungary. Economic processes are analysed empirically and by means of regression analyses with a spatial perspective and in the framework of the new economic geography over a time span of almost two decades. The results for the manufacturing industries and for regional specialization show which economic centres played a role for the economic development of the country over time. The roles which agglomerations and regional specialization can play are discussed with a view to the problems of cohesion in Hungary, the enlarged EU and future EU accession countries. The conclusions also take into account the current political and academic debate regarding European regional policy.

Industry Agglomerations and Regional Development in Hungary

Industry Agglomerations and Regional Development in Hungary
Author: Cordula Wandel
Publisher: Peter Lang
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2010
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9783631600917

In context with the Eastern enlargement of the European Union, this research deals with the effects of pre- and post-enlargement integration policies on industry concentration and regional development in Hungary. Economic processes are analysed empirically and by means of regression analyses with a spatial perspective and in the framework of the new economic geography over a time span of almost two decades. The results for the manufacturing industries and for regional specialization show which economic centres played a role for the economic development of the country over time. The roles which agglomerations and regional specialization can play are discussed with a view to the problems of cohesion in Hungary, the enlarged EU and future EU accession countries. The conclusions also take into account the current political and academic debate regarding European regional policy.

Hungary

Hungary
Author: Gyorgy Enyedi
Publisher: Westview Press
Total Pages: 314
Release: 1976-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

The Region

The Region
Author: György Enyedi
Publisher: Akademiai Kiads
Total Pages: 488
Release: 2004
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Emphasizing the role of public administration, this book is concerned with the regional aspect of the social and economic development of the post-communist region of Europe, especially Hungary, with a few comparative outlooks on Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Poland. The chapters contain surveys and case studies of interest to anyone interested in the regional development of this huge region of Europe which is joining the Union in 2004. The first chapter, entitled Regional Development, describes the changes of the regional structure and the regional processes in the Eastern half of Europe and in Hungary particularly, brought about by the emergence of the multiparty democracy, the market economy and the integration to the globalizing world. The studies included in the second chapter present how local, regional and national governments react to the above changes and processes in the form of Regional Policy, in Hungary and in the Eastern Central European Region in general. The studies o

Analyzing Spatial Distribution of Knowledge-intensive Industries in Hungary at Sub-regional Level

Analyzing Spatial Distribution of Knowledge-intensive Industries in Hungary at Sub-regional Level
Author: Zsófia Vas
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2010
Genre:
ISBN:

In recent years knowledge-intensive industries in production and services have a lead in respect of the development of knowledge-driven economy. They are now the core of growth, with an increasingly high importance especially in less developed countries, like Hungary. Spatial distribution of knowledge-intensive economic activities shows a certain inequality in Hungary, and determines the formation and existence of 'knowledge poles' described as agglomeration of knowledge-intensive industries in the country. But the fact that these industries and firms 'flock together' and have the same location, does not mean that all firms in the concentration cooperate with each other and have joint actions. It is necessary to make a differentiation between enterprises in geographical proximity (co-location) and in relational proximity. Recent study aims to identify the spatial coherence and concentration of knowledge-intensive industries in Hungary at sub-regional (LAU 1) level, using the methods and indicators of spatial econometrics. The research also tries to reveal the special characteristics of distribution of knowledge-intensive industries operating in geographical and relational proximity.

Győr: How to compete with capital cities

Győr: How to compete with capital cities
Author: Éva Gerőházi
Publisher: European Investment Bank
Total Pages: 62
Release: 2019-02-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9286138857

Located between three European capital cities, Győr has to work hard to attract investment and jobs. The Hungarian city has set itself up to attract innovative companies, creating new urban values such as education-based innovation, a high-quality urban environment and a lively cultural sphere. Here's how a "secondary city" builds on its industrial past even as it breaks away from its dependence on it.

Regional Economic Growth in Hungary 1998-2005

Regional Economic Growth in Hungary 1998-2005
Author: Balázs Lengyel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre:
ISBN:

Although industry clusters are major targets of regional economic development in less developed regions as well, we still need a deeper understanding on how spatial clustering of firms generates dynamics in lagging regions. These latter environments may differ too much from those typical cluster policy examples that are usually very specialized global centres of dynamically growing industries. Using census-type data of Hungarian firms, we test the effect of major cluster indicators - regional specialization and spatial concentration of industries - and the effect of FDI on regional productivity and employment growth in Hungary. Our results suggest that regional specialization does not affect regional growth but spatial concentration of industries is found to influence productivity and employment growth with an overwhelmingly negative effect. Furthermore, regional employment growth is associated negatively with the initial level of regional specialization. We argue that Hungary has evolved into a dual economy; in which previously specialized regions and geographically concentrated industries have lost their pace. The main factor that favoured regional economic growth was the presence of large foreign companies. Therefore, economic policies fostering regional specialization and spatial concentration of industries - such as cluster policy - may have minor effects only if the interaction of foreign-owned and domestic companies is not fostered.

Economics of Agglomeration

Economics of Agglomeration
Author: Masahisa Fujita
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2002-05-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780521805247

This book provides the first unifying treatment of the range of economic reasons for the clustering of firms and households. Its goal is to explain further the trade-off between various forms of increasing returns and different types of mobility costs. Although referring to agglomeration as a generic term is convenient, it should be noted that the concept of economic agglomeration refers to distinct real world situations. The main focus of the treatment is on cities, but it also explores the formation of agglomerations, such as commercial districts within cities, industrial clusters at the regional level, and the existence of imbalance between regions. The book is rooted within the realm of modern economics and borrows concepts from geography and regional science, which makes it accessible to a broad audience formed by economists, geographers, regional planners, and other scientists. It may be used in coursework for graduate students and upper-level undergraduates.