Purpose: The article presents selected results of research on the impact of border traffic on the development of peripheral areas on the example of the Polish-Ukrainian borderland. The subject of the study was border traffic in the context of its importance as a development of peripheral areas. Design/Methodology/Approach: The research was conducted on the basis of data available from public statistics and analysis of available literature on the subject. The study covered the entire Polish-Ukrainian border area. The research period covers the years 2009-2022. Findings: The increase in border traffic and increasing spending by foreigners in the border area indicate the potential for the development of various forms of economic activity in the Polish-Ukrainian border area. Practical Implications: Studies have shown that border traffic and related shopping tourism is an important factor in regional development. Originality/Value: The proposed solutions are expected to increase the quality of services offered to shopping tourists crossing the Polish-Ukrainian border.

Arkadiusz Malkowski Et Al (2024). Cross-Border Dynamics and Local Growth: The Polish-Ukrainian Border Region as a Case Study, European Research Studies Journal Volume XXVIΙ Issue 4, 584-599