Concept of polycentricity-the differences between development policies and spatial reality

Contemporary scientific literature and strategic documents suggest the concept of polycentricity as a key factor aim regional development policies. One aims this study is to analyze spatial relations between nodal regions determine (calculate) level in region Vojvodina (Northern Serbia). By quantifying (using selected methods), we pointed out relevance policies, i.e., extent which proposed measures for reducing inequalities are line with direction contemporary Vojvodina. We have used four different methodological tools: rank-size rule, urban primacy index, index functional centrality, commuting patterns (levels dependence). The obtained results identified existence morphological polycentricity, but also growing domination cities Novi Sad Belgrade regulating managing These not completely directions declared documents. Our approach focuses on assessing influence main (sub)centers further