This article attempts to group the regions of Greece into clusters with similar characteristics, by means of Cluster Analysis. The results demonstrate that the thirteen regions of Greece can be grouped in four major clusters, which are, in general terms, consistent with the findings of another...

The present paper uses the “growth accounting” methodology to estimate technological change, in an attempt to formulate an explanation of Russia’s economic decline and signs of recovery in the 1992-1999 time span, in relation to technological change. Also, the potential output and output...

The present paper examines the determinants of investment activity in Greece over the period 1960-1999. It describes briefly the investment activity in Greece and then tests for the factors that presumably influence this investment activity. The paper uses a multiple linear regression model...

The effective comprehension of mechanisms of achievement of sustainable tourism development presupposes the existence of standardised models. Endogenous development models constitute decisive factor for the development of theoretical discoveries and in the tourism activity. The modern...

The development of business and innovation potential in the countryside depends on the availability of sufficient structures providing knowledge and skills on new technologies, while the most effective training process for farmers is an education based on the principles of experiential learning...

Religious tourism and tourism in general helps in the development and intensification of social and cultural relations. The issue of religious tourism comes under the general and sustainable development of alternative tourism, special interest and respect for holy places. Religious tourism is an...

As the economic crisis becomes more intense, affecting regions' economic activities to different degrees, new issues have aroused regarding the ability of each region to respond positively to these changes by maintaining its performance at high levels. As a result, the notion of resilience, and...

The development of business and innovation potential in the countryside depends on the availability of sufficient structures providing knowledge and skills on new technologies, while the most effective training process for farmers is an education based on the principles of experiential learning...

This book highlights the role of entrepreneurship, social capital and governance for regional economic development. In recent decades, many researchers have claimed that entrepreneurship is the most critical factor in sustaining regional economic growth. However, most entrepreneurship research...

The effective comprehension of mechanisms of achievement of sustainable tourism development presupposes the existence of standardised models. Endogenous development models constitute decisive factor for the development of theoretical discoveries and in the tourism activity. The modern...