Vector Calculus in Regional Development Analysis - Comparative Regional Analysis Using the Example of Poland

Contents

List of Variables and Notation

Introduction

1 Regional Development: Economic Perspective

1.1 Notion and Factors Determining Regional Development

1.2 Data Monitoring for Regional Development Assessment

1.3 Regional Development Indicators

2 Methodological Dilemma Over Regional Development Analysis

2.1 Organization of Analytical Processes in Regional Development Investigation

2.2 Review of Methods Used for Regional Development Analysis

2.3 Reasons Behind Using Vector Calculus in Regional Development Analysis

3 Methodology of Vector Calculus in Regional Development Analysis

3.1. Procedure for Applying Vector Calculus in Regional Development Analysis

3.2. Taxonomic Vector Measure of Regional Development 3.2.1. Interpretation of Data in Space

3.2.2. Vector Component Along Another Vector

3.2.3. Comparison of Vectors in Unitary Space

3.3. Visualization of Local Development Measures in 3D Space

4 Taxonomic Synthetic Vector Measure in the Assessment of Regional Development: Results of Empirical Research

4.1 Selection of Diagnostic Variables

4.2 Construction of the Standard Object

4.3 Investigation of Spatial Relationships Between Groups of Variables

5 Computer-Aided Regional Development Analysis

5.1 Computer System for Regional Development Analysis as a Decision Support System

5.2 Concept of Decision Support System in Regional Development Analysis

5.3 Data-Base Management System (DBMS) 5.3.1 System Functions

5.3.2 Model-Base Management System (MBMS)

5.3.3 Dialog Generation and Management System (DGMS)

5.4 Functioning of Computer System for Regional Development Analysis

Conclusions

Bibliography

List of Figures and Tables