Research 2013
Here you can find our latest publications on a variety of topics related to regional development.
Thematic analyses 2013:
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What factors make some districts rich while others are poor and underdeveloped? |
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Having collected voluminous statistical data at the district level covering the period from 2000 to 2012, we decided that in the second edition of „Regional Profiles: Indicators of Development” we can attempt to complement the descriptive analysis with an analysis of the correlations between different indicators. |
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The economic crisis negatively affected the labour market; the intensity and nature of this influence were different in different districts around the country. The labour market in Southern Bulgaria is more stable and better balanced. The business community's expectations are also for a faster recovery of employment in the southern part of the country. |
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The financial autonomy of municipalities is an important factor for local development and allows for competition between local authorities in respect of taxes. The presence of tax competition protects citizens from overtaxation while at the same time it compels even those who levy high taxes to spend the money collected in a more efficient manner. |
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Clustering according to the socio-economic condition and development of districts (2013)
Alexander Tsvetkov, Ph.D., Regiostat
The aim of clustering the districts is to identify, and analyse specific groups of districts whose regional profiles are similar.
This process is carried out simultaneously for all indicators characterizing the socio-economic situation and the development of districts by using neural networks.
The types of regional profiles identified can be used for a variety of purposes: to identify complex positive or negative developments, to reveal and analyse the reasons due to which the different types of regional profiles have emerged, to formulate general or sectoral policies for a given type of regional profile identical for all districts in the cluster, etc.
Latest news
Sofia District - high investments and rising wages, but poor education and bad roads 25.04.2025
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Smolyan district - good education and low crime rate, but ageing population 22.04.2025
Gross domestic product, wages and pensions in Smolyan continue to increase. The poverty rate is decreasing....