EVALUATING FUNCTIONAL REGIONS

Abstract

In the paper, we suggest an approach to evaluate the number and composition of functional regions. Suggested approach is based on basic characteristics of functional regions, that are (1) more intensive intra-regional than the inter-regional interactions and (2) internal social and economic heterogeneity. Those characteristics are measured by factors estimated in spatial interaction model. The approach to evaluate functional regions was applied to Slovenia for three time periods.

Keywords

• region
• functional region
• spatial interaction model
• number of functional regions
• decision-making