scholarly journals Can it be too close? The impact of the proximity of the Polish-German border on local development in Poland in the process of European integration

2020 ◽  
pp. 9-25
Author(s):  
Wirginia Aksztejn ◽  
Paweł Swianiewicz ◽  
Katarzyna Szmigiel-Rawska
Keyword(s):  
Labour Market ◽  
European Integration ◽  
Foreign Investment ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Common Market ◽  
Time Dimension ◽  
Linear Character ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Legal Barriers

The aim of this study was to investigate the dynamics of local development in the Polish-German borderland in the process of European integration. Taking the perspective of the economically weaker partner (Poland) and its inner market, fiscal and socio-economic indicators were used to depict both spatial and time dimension of the phenomenon. The analysis showed that the dynamics of local economy, foreign investment and labour market have been changing with the advancement of debordering process and had a non-linear character. Furthermore, the legal barriers earlier imposed by the state border were replaced by other limitations for the new common market – more socio-economic in nature. As a result the immediate neighbourhood of the border was the first beneficiary of the European integration initiated in the nineties and the first to experience its drawbacks.

scholarly journals Cultural Initiatives and Local Development: A Basis for Inclusive Neighborhood Revitalization

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-90
Author(s):  
Juan-Luis Klein ◽  
Diane-Gabrielle Tremblay ◽  
Laurent Sauvage ◽  
Leila Ghaffari ◽  
Wilfredo Angulo
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Latin America ◽  
North America ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Neighborhood Revitalization ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
The Impact

This article focuses on cultural and creative activities and the development of local communities. Several studies on North America, Europe and Latin America have shown that this type of activity may have a positive impact on the local economy and living environments, and in particular on the sense of territorial belonging and on relations between citizens. In this text, we propose a reading of the impact of neighborhood cultural initiatives in the context of local socio-economic development based on a set of indicators of the local cultural vitality of a neighborhood. The empirical research was carried out in Montreal, namely on two boroughs: Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie and Sud-Ouest.

scholarly journals O CICLO MINERAL E A URGÊNCIA DE POLÍTICAS DE DESENVOLVIMENTO LOCAL: o caso do município de Parauapebas no sudeste do Estado do Pará

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 603
Author(s):  
José Raimundo Barreto Trindade ◽  
Wesley Pereira de Oliveira ◽  
Gedson Thiago Do Nascimento Borges
Keyword(s):  
Necessary Conditions ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Mineral Exploration ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Demographic Expansion ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Development Policies ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City ◽  
Shed Light

Este artigo analisa o caso do município de Parauapebas no estado do Pará, porém sem descurar do seu entorno, centrado nas condições de desenvolvimento econômico do espaço territorial e as contradições sociais estabelecidas. O objetivo do artigo é lançar luz sobre as contradições do acelerado processo de crescimento econômico e demográfico decorrente do ciclo de acumulaçãomineral e as necessárias condições de estabelecimento de políticas locais que ensejem uma dinâmica de desenvolvimento distinta da atual base de exploração mineral. Primeiramente aborda a expansão demográfica e a acelerada urbanização; a seção seguinte trata especificamente dos aspectos de empregabilidade e os impactos da mineração sobre o mercado de trabalho; a terceira seção analisa o ciclo extrativista mineral e suas limitações; a quarta seção trata das repercussões sobre a renda local e o produto interno bruto; finalmente, na última seção, trata especificamente das políticas de desenvolvimento local, tendo a tese central de que é necessário desde já preparar a economia local para uma possível transição do ciclo mineral.Palavras-chave: Parauapebas, mineração, desenvolvimento local.THE MINERAL CYCLE AND THE URGENCY OF LOCAL DEVELOPMENT POLICIES: the case of the city of Paraupebas in the southeast of the state of ParáAbstract: This article analyzes the case of the municipality of Parauapebas in Para State, but without neglecting its surroundings,focusing on the conditions of economic development of territorial space and social contradictions established. The purpose of this article is to shed light on the contradictions of the accelerated economic and demographic growth due to the cycle of accumulationand mineral necessary conditions for the establishment of local political dynamics that cause development distinct from the currentbase of mineral exploration. The article is divided into five parts. In the first section we discuss the demographic expansion and rapid urbanization, the second section deals specifically with the issues of employability and the impacts of mining on the labor market,the third section is intended to analyze the mineral extractive cycle and its limitations, the fourth section deals with the impact on local income and gross domestic product, and finally, in the fifth section, it is specifically the local development policies, much as propositions and having the central thesis that is needed now to prepare the local economy for a possible transition of the mineral cycle,including seeking to use the current momentum to structure a sustainable pattern of production bases in endogenous development.Key words: Parauapebas, mining, local development.

Urban Regeneration in London Docklands: A Five-Year Policy Review

1988 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Church
Keyword(s):  
Urban Development ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Complete Solution ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Development Corporation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
London Docklands

An urban development corporation was established in London Docklands in 1981. Recently, central government has announced its intention to set up similar organisations elsewhere in Britain, and, therefore, a review of the impact of the London Docklands' initiative is appropriate. In this paper I outline the impact of the urban development corporation, in terms of economic regeneration and of the effect on local unemployment. It is argued that demand-led economic regeneration, based on the redevelopment of derelict land, has changed the nature of the local economy, although as yet it has not had any significant effect on the numbers of jobs in the local economy, because of continued decline in existing industries and because of pressures on firms to relocate. Local unemployment has gone on increasing, and evidence is presented to show that labour-market adjustment mechanisms and recruitment patterns severely limit the impact of economic regeneration on unemployment in Docklands. Even major developments, such as the proposed office complex on Canary Wharf, will have only a relatively small effect on local unemployment. Local labour-market intervention has been slow to occur, limited in its aims, and uncoordinated. Urban development corporations are useful policy devices for the encouragement of large-scale land redevelopment, but in their present form they do not represent a complete solution to the economic and employment problems of depressed urban areas.

scholarly journals The Economic Impact, Contribution, and Challenges of Micro Business Enterprises to the Local Development

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-122
Author(s):  
Joyfe G. Quingco ◽  
Carmenda S. Leonoras
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Moderate Degree ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Economic Contribution ◽  
Business Enterprises ◽  
The Impact

Micro Business Enterprises (MBEs) is the lifeblood for economic development. Using a descriptive quantitative research design, the study aimed to investigate the impact of MBEs to economic development.  As to impact, in general, it was of a moderate extent. Among the indicators, technology has the highest mean interpreted to a high extent, while infrastructure development scored the lowest mean score, which reflected a moderate degree. The study further delved into the economic contribution and challenges encountered by MBEs. The findings basically implied that MBEs were rooted in the entrepreneur's commitment to do business that promotes progress and development to the local economy.  

scholarly journals The impact of the Triple Helix model on the local development of Western Poland

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (146) ◽  
pp. 393-411
Author(s):  
Robert ROMANOWSKI ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Triple Helix ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Innovation Systems ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Public Expenditures ◽  
Triple Helix Model ◽  
Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Local Innovation Systems

Purpose: The aim of this paper is to show the positive impact of public support for the relationships within the triple helix model on the local development of Western Poland (WP). Design/methodology/approach: The paper presents the econometric model based on backward stepwise multiple regression in which the explanatory variables were expenses aggregated into 44 categories dedicated to triple helix model. The model defines a theoretical framework for local innovation systems in 111 counties of WP (5 western voivodeships). An economic aggregate based on average salaries was chosen as a dependent variable, treated as a measure of local development. Findings: Relationships diagnosed within triple helix model were supported by public expenditures from the European Union cohesion policy in 2007-2013. Two hypotheses were proposed in the paper. In the first one, a presumption was expressed for the positive impact of statistically significant expenditures on innovative activity, and technical and knowledge infrastructure for the local development of WP. The hypothesis was tested in basic and extended variants. In the second one, a presumption was expressed in which public expenditures on technical infrastructure were more influential for the local development of WP than expenditures on knowledge infrastructure. The first hypothesis was confirmed in both basic and extended variants. The second hypothesis could not be confirmed as a result of the research procedure. Importantly, bi-lateral synergy effects in the triple helix model within the researched counties of WP, positively influencing local development, are evident. Research limitations/implications: The Triple helix model, treated as a template for creating local innovation systems, could be extended into quadruple helix model. Future research may include variables related to “society” as forth side supporting innovative processes in local economy. Practical implications: The results of the regression model confirm the positive impact of expenses related to the broadly understood innovation activities on local development. In contrast, expenditure on technical infrastructure, representing the administration–business relationship, demonstrates a negative impact on the adopted local development measures. Originality/value: the paper presents the methodology, that could be used in diagnosing trilateral relationships occurring at the interface of science–business–administration. In the research, only bilateral relations have been diagnosed at the interface of science–business and administration–science.

THE IMPACT OF TOYOTA ON DERBYSHIRE'S LOCAL ECONOMY AND LABOUR MARKET

1996 ◽  
Vol 87 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
PAUL FOLEY ◽  
JO HUTCHINSON ◽  
BRAHIM HERBANE ◽  
GILLIAN TAIT
Keyword(s):  
Labour Market ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Effects of Special Economic Zones on FDI in Emerging Economies: Does Institutional Quality Matter?

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (20) ◽  
pp. 8409 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yijia Song ◽  
Ruichen Deng ◽  
Ruoxi Liu ◽  
Qian Peng
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Foreign Investment ◽  
Institutional Environment ◽  
Institutional Quality ◽  
Specific Area ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Special Economic Zones ◽  
The Government ◽  
Economic Zones ◽  
The Impact

This study attempts to prove that emerging markets could partially improve institutional quality in a specific area and benefit the local economy despite the rest of the area having poor institutions. Interestingly, we observed that despite the presence of institutions of comparative disadvantage, emerging economies continue to constantly attract significant foreign direct investment. Hence, this study focuses on a type of place-based policy in China that provides a standard favorable institutional environment in a specific area. Using data from China’s Annual Survey of Industrial Firms and combining official lists of Chinese special economic zones (SEZs), we obtained a dataset of 2660 SEZs from 1998 to 2018, and a sample of 37,251 from 1998 to 2013. Then, we empirically examined the impact and mechanism of SEZs on foreign investment by using time-varying difference-in-difference specification. After a sequence of validity and robustness checks, we found that the establishment of SEZs significantly enhances foreign entry. We also found that partial institutional quality improvement of SEZs is a key mechanism in the location of foreign investment. We conclude that it is beneficial for the government to impose place-based policies such as SEZs that improve partial institutional quality efficiently and promote the local economy.

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