Regional disparities in the European Union. What are the factors that could influence the succes of single regions in deploying European aid?

LEONE, FEDERICA

2012-01-01

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Abstract

The concepts of solidarity and cohesion represent the principal aims of European Union (EU) regional policy. The paper aims to identify and examine driving forces that influence and encourage the regions’ success in deploying EU regional aid, analyzing the specific case study of Italy. Indeed, Italy represents a significant case study due to historical divide between northern and southern regions.