The economic and social impact of capital-city proximity on territorial development
... of the study is to identify the nature of this influence, which manifests itself both in stimulating economic growth and in generating social disparities. The study employs a comparative methodology based on the analysis of statistical indicators of capital-adjacent regions and their respective capital cities. The findings confirm that proximity to the capital provides access to agglomeration advantages, as reflected in higher macroeconomic indicators, including average wage levels and gross regional product per ...
