The Use of the Taxonomic Measure in Assessing the Intensity of Border Regions Interaction

Abstract

This study concerns the analysis of the intensity of regional ties, in particular those between border regions. Given its strictly methodological character, the goal of this study is to delineate the possible uses of numerical taxonomy in assessing the intensity of cross-border ties. The first section of the text recounts the methodological problems resulting from the use of qualitative and quantitative data in regional studies, while also outlining a strategy of measuring cross-border ties within the scope of the taxonomic measure. This is followed by an analysis showcasing the potential of the proposed methodology in assessing ties between border regions.