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After analyzing the transformations in Lithuanian and Ukrainian economy, the integrated regional policies effect to regional differences development evaluation methodology was prepared, which is designed to link regional developments with regional policies. The purpose of the article is to present a common Lithuanian – Ukrainian assessment methodology developed in the scientific study, which ensures the objectivity and applicability to solve regional development issues. Summarizing the variety of development level indicators in the scientific literature and experience of Lithuania and Ukraine, four main groups of indicators are identified in this paper that accurately describe the socio - economic situation: demographic, social and economic development and labor market, assessed region's transportation systems and social and tourism availability, compared public infrastructure and services development indicators. Analysis of scientific literature, Lithuanian and Ukrainian experience, statistical data analysis, and expert evaluations carried out in both countries created a joint region competitiveness evaluation system. Performed evaluation of expert opinion consensus enabled to select the indicators of region's development level evaluation and their combinations, which are necessary to carry out inter-regional comparisons. The article also contains structure graph, dedicated to indicate the consistency in the execution of the evaluation process and opportunities of use of research data analysis methods to implemented regional policies development impact to region development deficiencies calculation. [.]

After analyzing the transformations in Lithuanian and Ukrainian economy, the integrated regional policies effect to regional differences development evaluation methodology was prepared, which is designed to link regional developments with regional policies. The purpose of the article is to present a common Lithuanian – Ukrainian assessment methodology developed in the scientific study, which ensures the objectivity and applicability to solve regional development issues. Summarizing the variety of development level indicators in the scientific literature and experience of Lithuania and Ukraine, four main groups of indicators are identified in this paper that accurately describe the socio - economic situation: demographic, social and economic development and labor market, assessed region's transportation systems and social and tourism availability, compared public infrastructure and services development indicators. Analysis of scientific literature, Lithuanian and Ukrainian experience, statistical data analysis, and expert evaluations carried out in both countries created a joint region competitiveness evaluation system. Performed evaluation of expert opinion consensus enabled to select the indicators of region's development level evaluation and their combinations, which are necessary to carry out inter-regional comparisons. The article also contains structure graph, dedicated to indicate the consistency in the execution of the evaluation process and opportunities of use of research data analysis methods to implemented regional policies development impact to region development deficiencies calculation. [.]

After analyzing the transformations in Lithuanian and Ukrainian economy, the integrated regional policies effect to regional differences development evaluation methodology was prepared, which is designed to link regional developments with regional policies. The purpose of the article is to present a common Lithuanian – Ukrainian assessment methodology developed in the scientific study, which ensures the objectivity and applicability to solve regional development issues. Summarizing the variety of development level indicators in the scientific literature and experience of Lithuania and Ukraine, four main groups of indicators are identified in this paper that accurately describe the socio - economic situation: demographic, social and economic development and labor market, assessed region's transportation systems and social and tourism availability, compared public infrastructure and services development indicators. Analysis of scientific literature, Lithuanian and Ukrainian experience, statistical data analysis, and expert evaluations carried out in both countries created a joint region competitiveness evaluation system. Performed evaluation of expert opinion consensus enabled to select the indicators of region's development level evaluation and their combinations, which are necessary to carry out inter-regional comparisons. The article also contains structure graph, dedicated to indicate the consistency in the execution of the evaluation process and opportunities of use of research data analysis methods to implemented regional policies development impact to region development deficiencies calculation. [.]

The article deals with the evaluation of achievements in regional policy in the content of European Union.Integration into European Union accelerates to solve the difficulties of regional policy in Lithuania.

The article deals with the evaluation of achievements in regional policy in the content of European Union.Integration into European Union accelerates to solve the difficulties of regional policy in Lithuania.

The article deals with the evaluation of achievements in regional policy in the content of European Union.Integration into European Union accelerates to solve the difficulties of regional policy in Lithuania.

The article deals with the evaluation of achievements in regional policy in the content of European Union.Integration into European Union accelerates to solve the difficulties of regional policy in Lithuania.

The article deals with the evaluation of achievements in regional policy in the content of European Union.Integration into European Union accelerates to solve the difficulties of regional policy in Lithuania.

The article deals with the evaluation of achievements in regional policy in the content of European Union.Integration into European Union accelerates to solve the difficulties of regional policy in Lithuania.

The article deals with the evaluation of achievements in regional policy in the content of European Union.Integration into European Union accelerates to solve the difficulties of regional policy in Lithuania.

The article deals with the evaluation of achievements in regional policy in the content of European Union.Integration into European Union accelerates to solve the difficulties of regional policy in Lithuania.

Conflicts, internal or international, are generated by many various causes and factors. When regionalization processes start (neighbor states are involved into a conflict), the conflict becomes a problem of the whole region. In this article it was tried to show and explain the main aspects of regional conflicts formation, causes of conflicts, and the process of regionalization. These issues are analyzed from the standpoint of security complex; this composes theoretical background of the study. The article asserts that the concept of security complex enables us to envisage the causes of conflicts formation and escalation, as well as also explain their regionalization and the impact on neighboring states. This article presents a theoretical model of regional conflict formation. It argues that research of relations within security complex helps actors to identify security threats more clearly, and this influences the formation of disputes. The sum of causal factors constitutes the core of the conflict, thus it is very important to notice and understand these factors while analyzing regional conflicts. Meanwhile, security complex influences the process of conflict regionalization. Consequences, the presented theoretical model of conflict formation can be useful a better understanding of the processes of conflict formation, and for identification and research of such phenomenon. Otherwise, it is a rather new look at conflicts from regional level, trying evaluate their significance in the context of regional relations.

Conflicts, internal or international, are generated by many various causes and factors. When regionalization processes start (neighbor states are involved into a conflict), the conflict becomes a problem of the whole region. In this article it was tried to show and explain the main aspects of regional conflicts formation, causes of conflicts, and the process of regionalization. These issues are analyzed from the standpoint of security complex; this composes theoretical background of the study. The article asserts that the concept of security complex enables us to envisage the causes of conflicts formation and escalation, as well as also explain their regionalization and the impact on neighboring states. This article presents a theoretical model of regional conflict formation. It argues that research of relations within security complex helps actors to identify security threats more clearly, and this influences the formation of disputes. The sum of causal factors constitutes the core of the conflict, thus it is very important to notice and understand these factors while analyzing regional conflicts. Meanwhile, security complex influences the process of conflict regionalization. Consequences, the presented theoretical model of conflict formation can be useful a better understanding of the processes of conflict formation, and for identification and research of such phenomenon. Otherwise, it is a rather new look at conflicts from regional level, trying evaluate their significance in the context of regional relations.

Fiscal decentralization creates preconditions for a more rapid socio-economic regional development; however, it may lead to financial difficulties in regions. Some municipalities are unable to collect revenues, are lacking funds to finance their main activities and perform functions delegated by the state. Recently the issue of public sector budget management and administration has started causing troubles and become relevant. Problems related to the structure and functioning of local government budgets have not been sufficiently analyzed in economics literature. The role of local government is very important for the life of the state; local government funds make up the biggest part of the public sector funds. It has been noticed recently that local governments have been facing financial difficulties. Regional disparities became evident after Lithuania's accession to the EU because region centres are less attractive and competitive than the major cities, are raising less funds and attracting less investment. Insufficient funding of local governments results in poor urban, transport, community, etc. environment and infrastructure. Research into municipality budgets may give light to the causes of regional disparities. Research aim: to evaluate expenses, revenues and debts of local government budgets in 2002–2010. Data on local government budgets are analysed in the paper. The period of 2002-2010 was chosen because the main political and economic changes happened in Lithuania (accession to the EU, economic rise and decline) and fluctuations and general trends in local government budgets appeared. Local government expenditures, revenues (from taxes, non-taxes and grants) and debts per capita were compared. The dynamics of these financial indicators and the structure of revenues were analysed. Statistical analysis was performed, variation coefficients, the Williamson index and the arithmetic average were calculated. [.]

Fiscal decentralization creates preconditions for a more rapid socio-economic regional development; however, it may lead to financial difficulties in regions. Some municipalities are unable to collect revenues, are lacking funds to finance their main activities and perform functions delegated by the state. Recently the issue of public sector budget management and administration has started causing troubles and become relevant. Problems related to the structure and functioning of local government budgets have not been sufficiently analyzed in economics literature. The role of local government is very important for the life of the state; local government funds make up the biggest part of the public sector funds. It has been noticed recently that local governments have been facing financial difficulties. Regional disparities became evident after Lithuania's accession to the EU because region centres are less attractive and competitive than the major cities, are raising less funds and attracting less investment. Insufficient funding of local governments results in poor urban, transport, community, etc. environment and infrastructure. Research into municipality budgets may give light to the causes of regional disparities. Research aim: to evaluate expenses, revenues and debts of local government budgets in 2002–2010. Data on local government budgets are analysed in the paper. The period of 2002-2010 was chosen because the main political and economic changes happened in Lithuania (accession to the EU, economic rise and decline) and fluctuations and general trends in local government budgets appeared. Local government expenditures, revenues (from taxes, non-taxes and grants) and debts per capita were compared. The dynamics of these financial indicators and the structure of revenues were analysed. Statistical analysis was performed, variation coefficients, the Williamson index and the arithmetic average were calculated. [.]