Economic and fiscal aspects of brownfield regeneration in
Czechia: Cost structures and policy implications

J 2026

Economic and fiscal aspects of brownfield regeneration in Czechia: Cost structures and policy implications

ŠKRABAL, Jaroslav; Michal TVRDOŇ; Michal KRAJŇÁK and Martina PAVLAČKOVÁ

Basic information

Original name

Economic and fiscal aspects of brownfield regeneration in Czechia: Cost structures and policy implications

Authors

ŠKRABAL, Jaroslav; Michal TVRDOŇ; Michal KRAJŇÁK and Martina PAVLAČKOVÁ

Edition

Local Economy, 2026, 0269-0942

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Article in a journal

Field of Study

50200 5.2 Economics and Business

Country of publisher

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Confidentiality degree

is not subject to a state or trade secret

References:

URL

Impact factor

Impact factor: 1.600 in 2024

Marked to be transferred to RIV

Yes

Organization unit

School of Business Administration in Karvina

Keywords (in Czech)

brownfield regeneration; EU co-financing; project cost structures; regional disparities; cohesion policy; fiscal governance; sustainability

Keywords in English

brownfield regeneration; EU co-financing; project cost structures; regional disparities; cohesion policy; fiscal governance; sustainability

Abstract

In the original language

Brownfield regeneration has become an important component of regional development policy in Czechia, yet little is known about how financing structures shape the outcomes of such investments. This study examines how project costs, end uses and regional conditions influence the distribution of EU co-financing across Czech NUTS3 regions. Drawing on project-level data from two programming periods (2014-2020 and 2021-2027), we analyse patterns in public and private participation and the fiscal role of EU funds. The results show that public actors consistently secure higher EU contributions, while total project costs do not systematically differ from those of private beneficiaries. We also find that higher project costs are associated with lower EU co-financing in 2014-2020, suggesting a disciplining effect of grant rules, although this pattern has not yet emerged in the current period. Disadvantaged regions tend to rely more heavily on EU transfers, whereas stronger regions mobilise greater private resources. These findings highlight the role of EU cohesion policy as both an investment instrument and a fiscal governance mechanism with implications for long-term regional sustainability.

Cite

ŠKRABAL, Jaroslav; Michal TVRDOŇ; Michal KRAJŇÁK and Martina PAVLAČKOVÁ. Economic and fiscal aspects of brownfield regeneration in Czechia: Cost structures and policy implications. Local Economy. 2026, vol. 40, No 3, p. 213-237. ISSN 0269-0942. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/02690942261447710.

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ŠKRABAL, Jaroslav; Michal TVRDOŇ; Michal KRAJŇÁK and Martina PAVLAČKOVÁ. Economic and fiscal aspects of brownfield regeneration in Czechia: Cost structures and policy implications. \textit{Local Economy}. 2026, vol.~40, No~3, p.~213-237. ISSN~0269-0942. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1177/02690942261447710.

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