Abstract:

An article deals with the issue of regional disparities in the Slovak Republic. The aim of article is to analyze the indicators by which we can observe, analyze and compare the regional disparities and development, in general.  The general object is the Slovak republic and their regions at the regional level NUTS 3. Empirical research was carried out and is based on a case study. This case study is based on practical example. The case study analyzes the actual situation in the Slovak Republic. It is natural that regions are not identical.  Slovak regions are not equally economically developed and we can find the differences between them. The differences can be observed in the area of economy, but also within the various social factors. The intensity of economic growth between regions is different. The area around the capital city is implemented into Bratislava self-governing region that is, compared with the seven other regions, economically the most advanced region. Economic and social indicators are detailed using statistical tables. In general, we can define the concept of regional disparities as differences in levels of socio-economic development, which are due to irregularities.