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Quo vadis, Cohesion Policy? European regional development at a crossroads

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The European Cohesion Policy is currently undergoing a profound identity crisis. The ongoing reform debate fundamentally questions the direction and methods of promoting regional development. This debate is further intensified by changing geopolitical conditions, which introduce new, fundamental trade-offs. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the key discussion threads, analyses their implications, and offers initial recommendations for addressing the trade-offs Cohesion Policy is facing.

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  • Schwab, Thoms, 2024. "Quo vadis, Cohesion Policy? European regional development at a crossroads," MPRA Paper 121841, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    1. Benedicta Marzinotto, 2012. "The growth effects of EU cohesion policy- a meta-analysis," Bruegel Working Papers 754, Bruegel.
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    Keywords

    EU Cohesion Policy; European Integration; Structural Funds; Regional Policy;
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    JEL classification:

    • F15 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Economic Integration
    • O52 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economywide Country Studies - - - Europe
    • R58 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Regional Government Analysis - - - Regional Development Planning and Policy

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