Interregional inequalities at NUTS level 3 in Macedonia

Abstract

This article evaluates interregional inequality among Macedonian regions in the period 2008-2014 by employing statistical meas-ures of regional inequality, including the coefficient of variation, Gini coefficient of concentration and Theil index. Regional inequality is analyzed by using socio-economic indicators, namely the GDP per capita, registered unemployment rate, gross fixed capital formation and entrepreneurial activity. The results show the changing interregional inequality at the level of NUTS 3 regions. The strong polarization between Skopje Region and the rest of the country is the most remarkable feature of regional development in Macedonia between 2008 and 2014.