Shift-Share Analysis of Local Economy’s Competitiveness: Case Study of the Varaždin-Koprivnica Region, Croatia

Zdenko Braičić; Hrvoje  Šlezak; Jelena  Lončar

doi:10.5937/gp28-49784

Zdenko Braičić University of Zagreb, Faculty of Teacher Education
Hrvoje Šlezak University of Zagreb, Faculty of Teacher Education, Department in Čakovec, Dr. Ante Starčevića 55, 40000 Čakovec https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2412-4476
Jelena Lončar University of Zagreb, Faculty of Science, Department of Geography, Marulićev trg 19/II, 10000 Zagreb https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2580-1931

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5937/gp28-49784

Keywords: the Varaždin-Koprivnica Region; regional competitiveness; local competitiveness factor; manufacturing

Abstract

This study researches local economy’s competitiveness in the Varaždin-Koprivnica Region (North-Western Croatia) in the period between 2009 and 2020. Shif t-share method has been used which measures the deviation between the regional development and the de- velopment of total national area and tends to explain whether it is the result of exogenous or endogenous conditions. Data on the number of employed people and Gross Value Added were used as points of reference for the competitiveness. The results showed the above av- erage regional development which is the result of the influence of endogenous or local con- ditions indicating that the region has competitive advantages. Manufacturing is the most competitive activity. The analysis revealed intra-regional disparities as well.