The determinants of economic resilience in rural regions. An examination of the Portuguese case
Jan 31, 2020
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Published Online: Jan 31, 2020
Page range: 24 - 29
Received: Apr 17, 2019
Accepted: Nov 24, 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/mgrsd-2020-0001
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Figure 1
Results of sensitivity index for Portuguese rural regions
| Region | Sensitivity Index | Resilient (Y/N) |
|---|---|---|
| PT111 – Alto Minho | 1.02 | N |
| PT11B – Alto Tamega | 0.64 | Y |
| PT11D – Douro | 1.27 | N |
| PT11E – Terras de Tras-os-Montes | 0.79 | Y |
| PT16B – Oeste | 1.50 | N |
| PT16E – Regiao de Coimbra | 1.53 | N |
| PT16F – Regiao de Leiria | 1.76 | N |
| PT16G – Viseu Dao Lafoes | 1.17 | N |
| PT16H – Beira Baixa | 1.00 | Y |
| PT16I – Medio Tejo | 2.18 | N |
| PT16J – Beiras e Serra da Estrela | 1.61 | N |
| PT181 – Alentejo Litoral | 1.09 | N |
| PT184 – Baixo Alentejo | 1.04 | N |
| PT185 – Leziria do Tejo | 1.76 | N |
| PT186 – Alto Alentejo | 1.63 | N |
| PT187 – Alentejo Central | 1.83 | N |
Results of the bivariate analyses (*=significant at 90%; **=significant at 95%; ***=significant at 99%)
| Pearson Coefficient | P-value | |
|---|---|---|
| GDP per Capita | 0.1785 | 0.5082 |
| Patents | 0.4364* | 0.091 |
| Tourism | 0.612** | 0.0118 |
| Agriculture | -0.4581* | 0.0743 |
| Construction | 0.2126 | 0.4293 |
| Manufacturing | 0.5694** | 0.0213 |
| Services | 0.3966 | 0.1283 |
| Education | -0.2155 | 0.4228 |
| Median Age | -0.4814* | 0.0591 |
| Population Density | 0.2903 | 0.2754 |
| Access to Healthcare | 0.0324 | 0.9051 |
| Voter Turnout | 0.7421*** | 0.001 |
| Crime | 0.5132** | 0.042 |
Independent variables_
| Broad Category | Variable Code | Variable Information | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economy | GDP per Capita | GDP per Capita (PPP), 2007 | Eurostat |
| Patents | Average annual EUTM applications per million population, 2004–2008 | Eurostat | |
| Tourism | Number of bed places in short-term accommodation, 2007 (NUTS 2) | Eurostat | |
| Agriculture | Percentage of workforce employed in agriculture, 2004–2008 | Eurostat | |
| Construction | Percentage of workforce employed in construction, 2004–2008 | Eurostat | |
| Manufacturing | Percentage of workforce employed in manufacturing, 2004–2008 | Eurostat | |
| Services | Percentage of workforce employed in services, 2004–2008 | Eurostat | |
| People/Population | Education | Share of Labour Force with Tertiary Education, 2007 (NUTS 2) | |
| Median Age | Median age of population, (2007) | Eurostat | |
| Place-based | Population Density | Inhabitants per km2, (2007) | Eurostat |
| Access to Healthcare | Active Physicians Rate (physicians per 1,000 population), (2011) | ||
| Community/Society | Voter Turnout | Percentage of registered voters who voted in the 2009 general election | |
| Crime | Motor Vehicle Theft Rate (vehicle theft per 10,000 population), (2004–2008) |