Analysis of regional development in the Slovak Republic using selected methods of measuring regional disparities

The aim of the paper is to assess regional disparities within Slovak Republic with focus on market concentration that used determine competitiveness market. Following main research structure Slovakia in light selected socio-economic indicators was examined. most relevant indicator terms carried out GDP/capita, appropriate development region. step presents Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), a measure concentration, examining GDP regions. focuses application 3 methods for measuring such as variance, standard deviation and coefficient variation. In accordance gained results based analysis RGDP Slovakia, it can be concluded between regions Bratislava region are gradually disappearing. obtained data shows among decreasing, while decrease faster during certain years. 2016 divergence observed. This year significant divergence, e.g. Trnava (-0,7217), Nitra (-0,6243), Banská Bystrica (-0,2565), Prešov (-0,4498), which reflects deepening compared However 2018 recorded values expressing relationship m>1 (gradual elimination disparities) - Trnava, Trenčín, Prešov.