Are Slovak Regions Ready for Crises? Analysis of Their Socio-economic Resilience
Are Slovak Regions Ready for Crises? Analysis of Their Socio-economic Resilience
Author(s): Pavol Korec, Martin PlešivčákSubject(s): National Economy, Regional Geography, Political Sciences, Economic history, Public Finances, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze
Keywords: Socio-economic resilience; multi-criteria evaluation method; clustering; regions; Slovakia
Summary/Abstract: Socio-economic and political systems are becoming increasingly unstable. This work quantifies the socio-economic resilience of Slovak regions and districts in 2010 and 2020, encompassing the global economic crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. Using indicators reflecting demographic, economic, knowledge society, social, and public-administrative contexts, a multi-criteria evaluation method and clustering technique identify five resilience groups. The study reveals minimal changes in resilience over the decade, with western and urban regions demonstrating significantly higher preparedness than peripheral areas in south-central and eastern Slovakia.
Journal: Politická ekonomie
- Issue Year: 72/2024
- Issue No: 5
- Page Range: 780-811
- Page Count: 32
- Language: English
