Problematika hodnocení regionálních rozdílů

Abstract

This paper is dealing with the problems of selection and synthesis of statistical indicators used to help the process of regionalism as well as the evaluation of differences within the regions of various hierarchical levels. Target units of these evaluations for the EU are NUTS 2 and/or NUTS 3 regions, that are used mainly for evaluating economic politics and social cohesion. The Czech Statistical Office prepared the methodology for a detailed analysis called “Complex position of administrative municipalities with widespread scope in the frame of a district”. This methodology is based on 52 statistically investigated indicators, divided into four sections: demographic milieu and residential structure; social milieu; economics; infrastructure, position, accessibility and environment. The main objective of this paper is to evaluate the selection and methodology of and to stimulate discussion that will lead to more relevant outputs.