Regional Formation and Development Studies

This time, the journal is publishing articles of different scientific interests. The articles are different, as is the autumn colour palette in nature. H. Hilmarrson provided insights into the economic similarities and differences between the Nordic and Baltic countries, while A. Guogis, A. V. Rakšnys analyzed patterns of welfare states. The prosperity of the state cannot exist if there is corruption in the country. And perception of corruption was investigated by I. Pikturnaitė, J. Jonuševičienė, R. Kavolius. The analysis of demographic and social changes in Klaipėda suburbs was carried out by D. Verkulevičiūtė-Kriekienė, I. Nomeikienė. P. Lakov, I. Shopova presented opportunities of cultural and historical attraction for tourists in Bulgaria. D. Behmane, D. Rutitis, V. Savicka rated the websites of health care providers. K. Casno, D. Šķiltere, B. Sloka, and G. Tauraitė-Janušauskienė discussed the role of social entrepreneurship in the context of sustainable development. The role of digitalization in the development of civil society is analyzed in the article by E. Lielpēters, while the online car rental wars are discussed in S. H. Pramudya’s article. E. Dundure, B. Sloka’s article analyzes the Latvian pension system, while the problems of material deprivation are analyzed in B. Sloka, K.Cipane’s article. The effect of fear of loss was discussed by V. Tauraitė. The importance of the use of emotional intelligence in vocational training was studied by A. Lice, B. Sloka. A review of H. Hilmarson’s book written by S. Kumar can also be found in this issue. Enjoy your readings.