A magyar gazdaság területi folyamatainak mérlege : erősödő területi különbségek, vs. regionális kiegyenlítődés = The uncertain results of the Hungarian regional processes : emerging inequalities vi. moderating regional inbalances

Nagy, Gábor: A magyar gazdaság területi folyamatainak mérlege : erősödő területi különbségek, vs. regionális kiegyenlítődés = The uncertain results of the Hungarian regional processes : emerging inequalities vi. moderating regional inbalances. Táj, környezet és társadalom : ünnepi tanulmányok Keveiné Bárány Ilona professzor asszony tiszteletére. pp. 529-540. (2006)

Cikk, tanulmány, mű keveine_baranyi_ilona_unnepi_kotet_529-540.pdf Download (245kB)

Abstract

Experience confirms that spontaneous forces in the Hungarian market economy, which, in essence, operate along neo-liberal principles, undoubtedly generate inequalities and division rather than integrate regions with different potential and relative advantages. This dichotomy was clearly reflected in inequalities between the capital city and the provinces, those within rural areas and in the level of development of the constituents of the settlement network. The state development policy of the time also adopted neo-liberal principles, prioritising the sectoral approach over the regional one. This approach focused mainly on improving the competitiveness of the country as a whole, setting a pace of economic growth exceeding EU average and narrowing the productivity gap. It addressed social and regional tensions arising from, among other things, job losses, a lack of investments and less attractive investment opportunities through case-by-case interventions on the wrong scale. What further exacerbated the situation was that the state itself as a key investor contributed to spatial inequalities significantly.

Actions (login required)

View Item