Demographics and Regional Economic Development

Dear Colleagues,

Population dynamics and demographic transitions are key components of both the development and long-term survival of a society. On a local scale, economic development contributes to the improvement of natural and migratory population balances (positive natural growth and positive net migration), resulting in the evolution of both places and living communities. Nevertheless, on a regional scale, events such as demographic shrinkage create new sources of inequalities and imbalances that negatively affect the functioning of economic systems.

In this context, this Special Issue aims to investigate the interdependence that is present between demographic dynamics and regional (economic and social) development, as well as respond to complex questions such as the following:

• In what ways does a demographic situation contribute to economic growth and the well-being of the inhabitants of a region?
• What regional development strategy will support the demographic development of disadvantaged areas in particular and thus reduce regional disparities?
• What links internal and external migration to demographic evolution and economic activity?
• How do local societies and regional/local authorities occupy roles as active actors in demographic and/or economic development?
• Are the social characteristics of a population a necessary factor for the long-term sustainability of a region’s development and its healthy demographic situation?
• What are the main demographic characteristics of developed countries/regions compared to less developed countries, and how do they contribute to their economic development?

Against this background, the Economies journal invites researchers, academics, practitioners, and other stakeholders to submit their work and offer their contributions to this Special Issue, titled “Demographics and Regional Economic Development”. The contributions could be empirical or methodological; papers suggesting new theoretical approaches or integrated strategies related to the topic are also welcome. Quantitative research methods and statistical analyses are more suited to the exploration of economic development, demographic analysis, and regional science; however, original and interesting qualitative research approaches will also be suitable for inclusion in this Special Issue.

Dr. Kostas Rontos
Guest Editor

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• population dynamics
• demographic transitions
• inequalities and imbalances
• internal and external migration
• demographic characteristics
• regional economic development or growth