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Cross-Border Dynamics and Local Growth: The Polish-Ukrainian Border Region as a Case Study

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  • Arkadiusz Malkowski
  • Agnieszka Brelik
  • Agnieszka Malkowska

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Purpose: The article presents selected results of research on the impact of border traffic on the development of peripheral areas on the example of the Polish-Ukrainian borderland. The subject of the study was border traffic in the context of its importance as a development of peripheral areas. Design/Methodology/Approach: The research was conducted on the basis of data available from public statistics and analysis of available literature on the subject. The study covered the entire Polish-Ukrainian border area. The research period covers the years 2009-2022. Findings: The increase in border traffic and increasing spending by foreigners in the border area indicate the potential for the development of various forms of economic activity in the Polish-Ukrainian border area. Practical Implications: Studies have shown that border traffic and related shopping tourism is an important factor in regional development. Originality/Value: The proposed solutions are expected to increase the quality of services offered to shopping tourists crossing the Polish-Ukrainian border.

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  • Arkadiusz Malkowski & Agnieszka Brelik & Agnieszka Malkowska, 2024. "Cross-Border Dynamics and Local Growth: The Polish-Ukrainian Border Region as a Case Study," European Research Studies Journal, European Research Studies Journal, vol. 0(4), pages 584-599.
    • Handle: RePEc:ers:journl:v:xxvii:y:2024:i:4:p:584-599
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    Keywords

    Border traffic; local border traffic; cross-border cooperation; border trade; shopping tourism; Polish-Ukrainian border.;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • O12 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Microeconomic Analyses of Economic Development
    • O18 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Urban, Rural, Regional, and Transportation Analysis; Housing; Infrastructure
    • R11 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes
    • R58 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Regional Government Analysis - - - Regional Development Planning and Policy

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