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Fördergebiete neu abgrenzen: Für eine proaktivere Regionalpolitik

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  • Alm Bastian
  • Weyh Antje

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This article examines the role of place-based policies in Germany aimed at strengthening structurally weak regions and ensuring equitable living conditions across the country, focusing on the future delineation of assisted areas. It highlights the need for robust, evidence-based approaches to address regional disparities amid structural change, demographic shifts and economic shocks. Using sectoral specialisation and crisis resilience indicators, the study argues for a nuanced and data-driven redesign of funding boundaries to better support heterogeneous regional potential and promote balanced economic growth.

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  • Alm Bastian & Weyh Antje, 2025. "Fördergebiete neu abgrenzen: Für eine proaktivere Regionalpolitik," Wirtschaftsdienst, Sciendo, vol. 105(6), pages 407-413.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:wirtsc:v:105:y:2025:i:6:p:407-413:n:1010
    DOI: 10.2478/wd-2025-0106
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    1. Brachert, Matthias & Dettmann, Eva & Titze, Mirko, 2019. "The regional effects of a place-based policy – Causal evidence from Germany," Regional Science and Urban Economics, Elsevier, vol. 79(C).
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    • J20 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - General
    • R11 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes
    • R12 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Size and Spatial Distributions of Regional Economic Activity; Interregional Trade (economic geography)

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