The Unit specializes in academic and applied research related to regional problems and regional policies in sub-national, national and European level. With the use of modern statistical and economic methods and in-site-research, it provides expertise reports to regional and local governments related to future regional prospects, including the projection of vital economic indicators. The Unit is focusing on the design of development policies for cities or regions undertaking severe structural adjustments, lagging behind regions, or areas facing serious economic threats from the on-going processes of integration and transition in Europe.