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Kontrowersje wokół teorii rozwoju regionalnego
Controversies regarding the theory ofregional development

Author(s): Maciej Holko
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: EUROREG - Uniwersytet Warszawski, Regional Studies Association - Sekcja Polska
Keywords: classical paradigm; political economy; regional development theory

Summary/Abstract: Neoclassical economists usually think of “microfoundations” before they come to macroeconomics. We claim exactly the opposite: every microeconomic theory should be grounded in a credible macroeconomic model. Such a model may be the classical paradigm and Kaleckian economics, which are fundamentally different from the neoclassical paradigm. Thus, we will prove the following thesis: political economy is better than the neoclassical theory at describing and explaining contemporary regional development processes. State policy has a fundamental role to play in shaping regional development, while local authorities may perform an auxiliary function.

  • Issue Year: 16/2015
  • Issue No: 61
  • Page Range: 5-22
  • Page Count: 18