New working papers published on territorial inequalities in Europe

Date: 6 May, 2025

The EXIT project is pleased to announce the publication of three working papers and executive summaries that showcase key findings from the research conducted so far. These documents offer insights into the multifaceted nature of territorial inequalities across Europe, with a particular focus on the concept of ‘left-behindness’.

The publications include:

Working definition of ‘left-behindness as a form of territorial inequality

Unpacking left-behindness: A comparative study on territorial inequalities in Europe

The role of space in income inequality: A spatial decomposition analysis

These publications are available for download and are intended to inform both academic debates and policy discussions around social and territorial cohesion in Europe.

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