In the course of the economic catching-up process of the new EU states, the capital cities of the countries in central and eastern Europe were the economically most successful regions in their countries. How distinct are economic disparities between the capitals and the rest of the countries today? What were the determinants of the related economic developments? And do current economic trends support the leading position of the capital cities in the new member states?
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Stephanie Jasmand, Department “European Integration”, Hamburg Institute of International Economics (HWWA).., Silvia Stiller, Department “European Integration”, Hamburg Institute of International Economics (HWWA).. Capital Cities in the New EU States—Economic Status Quo and Current Trends. Intereconomics 40, 298–304 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10272-005-0161-4
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10272-005-0161-4