Community regional policy: A survey and critique

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Armstrong H. W. (1978) Community regional policy: a survey and critique, Reg. Studies 12, 511–528. European Community regional policy over recent years has shown a considerable degree of change and development. Major proposals introduced in 1973 were implemented in a much-revised form in 1975, with further substantial changes being made in 1978. This paper contains a survey of the economic case for a Community regional policy, followed by a critical appraisal of existing policies. The economic case for a Community regional policy is based on the need to reduce both the existing regional disparities in the E.E.C. and also regional disparities likely to arise as a consequence of further economic integration. The role of the European Regional Development Fund and other financial instruments, together with Community attempts to coordinate regional policies in the E.E.C. are examined.

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