OTOCI U SVJETLU SOCIO-EKONOMSKIH KRETANJA
ISLANDS AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND GEO-POLITICAL PROCESSES
Author(s): Ivo ŠimunovićSubject(s): Evaluation research, Social development, Economic development, Socio-Economic Research, Geopolitics
Published by: Institut društvenih znanosti Ivo Pilar
Keywords: Islands; Socio-economic process; geo-political process;
Summary/Abstract: The paper examines and applies system approach in analysis of spatial and economic aspects of island development. Islands are viewed as separate systems and as parts of larger regional (coast-island) systems which leads to recognition of specificities of island existence and island development paradigm. The elements of the paradigm are: 1) complex structure of island economy, 2) agriculture as a necessary part of the island economic structure, 3) determined relations between economic development and population growth, 4) population growth stimulation as a measure against abrupt, forced immigration and 5) nadal principle in organization of economic and social functions. In accordance with the paradigm revitalisation of decayed islands has to be gradual. Development policy hasto be geared towards sustainable island development.
Journal: Društvena istraživanja - Časopis za opća društvena pitanja
- Issue Year: 3/1994
- Issue No: 12+13
- Page Range: 451-466
- Page Count: 16
- Language: Croatian