Border regions are likely to play a critical role within the spatial dynamics initiated by the enlargement of the EU. This paper deals with the effects of integration on labour markets in border regions. Within the framework of different theoretical approaches, the effects of integration on labour markets in border regions are analysed. Furthermore, we investigate empirically the degree of labo...

INTRODUCTION BIRTE WASSENBERG " Cross-border cooperation can be compared to a patchwork, where pieces of material have been sewn together. The border regions are the seams of Europe and everyone knows that the whole piece is only as strong as its seams. This experience has instilled in me the profound conviction that border regions play a fundamental role as a testing ground and driving force f...

Region of the Americas has a very large equity gap, and the United States– Mexico border is no exception, as indicated by the gradient between the two countries and between communities along both sides of the border. For example, the average household income in San Diego, California, United States (US$ 60 000), is about double that in McAllen, Texas, United States (US$ 30 000), and there is an ...

development as a main concern of the governors, politicians, socio-economic planners has attracted so many attentions and regional differences in the process of national development are a main field of policy-making and planning. it is true that when the polarization of development is continued and caused to make a gap between their per capita income and other areas. regional differences betwee...