<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> We analyze the influence of newly constructed globalization measures on regional growth for the EU-27 countries between 2001 and 2006. The spatial Chow-Lin procedure, a method constructed by the authors, was used to construct, on a NUTS-2 level, complete regional data for exports, imports and FDI inward stocks, which serve as indicators for the influence of globalization, integration and technology transfers on European regions. The results suggest that most regions have significantly benefited from globalization measured by increasing trade openness and FDI. In a non-linear growth convergence model, the growth elasticities for globalization and technology transfers decrease with increasing GDP per capita. Furthermore, the estimated elasticity for FDI decreases when the model includes a higher human capital premium for CEE countries and a small significant growth enhancing effect accrues from the structural funds expenditures in the EU.</p></abstract>

We analyze the influence of newly constructed globalization measures on regional growth for the EU-27 countries between 2001 and 2006. The spatial Chow-Lin procedure, a method constructed by the authors, was used to construct, on a NUTS-2 level, complete regional data for exports, imports and FDI inward stocks, which serve as indicators for the influence of globalization, integration and technology transfers on European regions. The results suggest that most regions have significantly benefited from globalization measured by increasing trade openness and FDI. In a non-linear growth convergence model, the growth elasticities for globalization and technology transfers decrease with increasing GDP per capita. Furthermore, the estimated elasticity for FDI decreases when the model includes a higher human capital premium for CEE countries and a small significant growth enhancing effect accrues from the structural funds expenditures in the EU.

Does Globalization Affect Regional Growth? Evidence for Nuts-2 Regions in EU-27

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We analyze the influence of newly constructed globalization measures on regional growth for the EU-27 countries between 2001 and 2006. The spatial Chow-Lin...

Does Globalization Affect Regional Growth? Evidence for Nuts-2 Regions in EU-27

Published Online: Apr 11, 2013

Page range: 23 - 65

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/danb-2013-0002

Keywords
Regional Globalization Measures, EU Integration (Structural Funds), Regional Growth Convergence Models, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

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Does Globalization Affect Regional Growth? Evidence for Nuts-2 Regions in EU-27

Published Online: Apr 11, 2013

Page range: 23 - 65

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/danb-2013-0002

KeywordsRegional Globalization Measures, EU Integration (Structural Funds), Regional Growth Convergence Models, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

This content is open access.

Keywords
Regional Globalization Measures, EU Integration (Structural Funds), Regional Growth Convergence Models, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)