Interregional inequalities at NUTS level 3 in Macedonia

Abstract

This article evaluates interregional inequality among Macedonian regions in the period 2008–2014 by employing statistical measures of regional inequality, including the coefficient of variation, Gini coefficient of concentration and Theil index. Regional inequality is analyzed by using socio-economic indicators, namely the GDP per capita, registered unemployment rate, gross fixed capital formation and entrepreneurial activity. The results show the changing interregional inequality at the level of NUTS 3 regions. The strong polarization between Skopje Region and the rest of the country is the most remarkable feature of regional development in Macedonia between 2008 and 2014.

Keywords

• regional inequalities
• socio-economic indicators
• coefficient of variation
• Gini coefficient of concentration
• Theil index
• Macedonia