An attempt to provide a procedure for the assessment of the efficiency of various regional
systems for the purposes of spatial analysis is presented in this paper. Functional regions as …

This article aims to provide a general picture of the patterns of regional inequalities in the
Kingdom of Hungary before its dismemberment. It also compares the location of the …

The current study attempts to find correlations between the Europeanisation of national and
territorial public administrations and the requirement system of Structural Funds' …

Territorial autonomy is one aspect of power-sharing in multi-ethnic societies. Nevertheless,
the multi-ethnic countries of Central and Eastern Europe are still among the most centralised …

Functionality versus gerrymandering and nationalism in administrative geography: lessons
from Slovakia. Regional Studies. A correct definition of administrative regions is one of the …

Heterogeneity and continuity of geographical space: an example of functional regions in
Slovakia–Heterogeneity and continuity are two basic traits of geographic space that are also …

This contribution summarizes and evaluates the first ten years of regional selfgovernment
development in Slovakia. It is based on an extensive study of legislation, institutional …

Territory is a salient issue in post-communist countries in Europe, yet subnational elections
have received surprisingly little attention. This article analyses congruence between national …

Regional issues are topical in today's Europe in at least three different ways. Firstly, there
are continuing efforts with regard to the improvement of regional self-government as a …

Although the current global financial and economic crisis seems over, from many points of
view by the end of 2010, its effects we will feel for a long period. Despite the short time …