Konvergence regionů Visegrádské skupiny

Abstract

The thesis examines the process of unconditional real convergence. Convergence proces is studied in regions of the Visegrad Group. There is a summary of the theoretical basis which serves as a basis that defines the methodological concept of convergence. The paper presents a general background of regionalism in relation to concept of convergence. Thesis includes genesis of convergence theories with mathematical explanations. Thesis is focused on the concept of beta convergence, which is the case of unconditional (absolute) convergence, and this approach is based on the neoclassical growth model. The empirical part of the paper focuses on the analysis of beta convergence NUTS 2 regions of the Visegrad Group countries in the reference period of 2000 - 2013. Beta convergence is analyzed through regression econometric model makes use of panel data with dummy variables. To estimate the model a steady state has been defined. Beta convergence uses gross domestic product per capita in PPS as an indicator. Conclusion of the thesis indicates that there is regional convergence within the Visegrad group. The assumption of economically less developed regions converging with greater speed is confirmed.