Economic Capability of East German Regions: Results of a Cluster Analysis
Franz Kronthaler
Regional Studies,
No. 6,
2005
Abstract
This paper analyses the economic capability of East German regions compared with West German regions. Based on new growth theory and new economic geography, and using relevant empirical literature, regions are clustered according to a set of growth factors. The clustering results find little evidence that the economic capability of East German regions is already comparable with West German regions. Economic disadvantages are particularly rooted in lower technical progress, a lack of entrepreneurship, lower business and industrial concentration, and a loss of human capital. However, there are a few East German regions with a high economic capability, but even those suffer from economic disadvantages such as lower technical progress, lower industrial activity and a poorer regional accessibility.
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Drohen durch den Wettbewerb künftig Gefahren in der Zuverlässigkeit/Sicherheit und im Serviceniveau der Stromversorgung“
Martin Weisheimer, Ilka Lewington
External Publications,
1999
Abstract
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Drängen osteuropäische Stromerzeuger auf den deutschen Markt?
Martin Weisheimer
External Publications,
1995
Abstract
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Documentation: The IWH macroeconomic model; version 1.0
Christian Dreger, Hans-Ulrich Brautzsch
IWH Discussion Papers,
No. 55,
1997
Abstract
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Diversifikation und regionale Wirtschafts- und Beschäftigungsentwicklung - Eine empirische Analyse für ausgewählte deutsche Gebiete
Peter Haug
Jahrbuch für Regionalwissenschaft,
No. 2,
2004
Abstract
This article analyses the effects of heterogeneous economic structures on the long-term development of regional employment. A simple model is introduced to illustrate the beneficial outcomes for households as well as for enterprises of locating in highly diversified municipalities because risk (volatility of income, recruitment costs in a broader sense) diminishes for both. Econometric results for a sample of municipalities in Lower Saxony provide some evidence for a positive effect of local economic diversification on employment opportunities. The results seem to be not confined to the aggregated local labour demand but also apply to most branches the local business sector.
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Diskussionsbeiträge
Hilmar Schneider
External Publications,
1996
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Difficulties in Establishing Joint Ventures in Eastern Europe
Hubert Gabrisch
Eastern European Economics,
1993
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Dienstleistungen plus Güter für den Umweltschutz ergibt Arbeitsplätze?
Walter Komar
External Publications,
2001
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Die Zukunft der Wirtschaftsförderung in den neuen Bundesländern
Joachim Ragnitz
External Publications,
2000
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Interest rate structures; A monetary policy instrument?
Christian Dreger
IWH Discussion Papers,
No. 57,
1997
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