Regional and local border effects after two decades of Central European unification. What matters?

Abstract This article deals with the border effect phenomenon affecting mobility of inhabitants in regions. It aims to identify determinants transport at municipal level, considering distance from border, populations and characteristics closest bordering country. The survey Czech Republic eventually involved 675 representatives municipalities who answered questions on inter-municipal mobility. results confirmed that most substantial handicap was population size, small corresponding limited use public when travelling beyond a given border. state or region shares must be considered assessing Therefore, solution problems individual regions cannot viewed single instrument. is necessary consider differences resulting economic level neighbouring countries.