Armstrong, Harvey and Read, Robert Allan (1995) Western European Micro-States & Autonomous Regions : The Advantages of Size & Sovereignty. World Development, 23 (7). pp. 1229-1245. ISSN 0305-750X
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Western Europe has a large number of sovereign micro-states and, in addition, there are also a number of regions of the European Union (EU) which have an unusually high degree of autonomy. This paper examines the economic performance of these micro-states and autonomous regions which is found to be superior to that of adjacent EU regions. The strong economic performance of these micro-states and autonomous regions is shown to be closely related to activity in the financial services sector, tourism and, where present, natural resources. Complex differences among the group of micro-states and autonomous regions are also revealed.