Regional disparities present an ever present development challenge in most countries, especially those with large geographic areas under their jurisdiction. A neglect of these inequities may create the potential for disunity and, in extreme cases, for disintegration. In view of this, most countries actively pursue policies with a view to helping lagging regions catch up with faster growing regions. These policies have at best a mixed record of success...
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2009/06/01
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政策研究报告
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WPS4977
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1
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1
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2010/07/01
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Disclosed
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Lessons from European Union policies for regional development
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economic performance of region