Cross-Border Purchasing Behavior - Studies in the Czech-German Border Region

European integration is increasingly becoming the current subject of a number of research studies. Much attention is devoted to the socio-economic aspects of integration. Even after a lengthy integration process, we can still find differences between the two sides of the border. The focus of this research paper is on the current state ofknowledge of research into the cross-border region and cross-border activities, particularly in the Bohemia-Bavaria border region. Several research studies dealing with cross-border purchasing behavior have been conducted in recent years. This article attempts to summarize these research activities and studies. In terms of methodology, it is based on the desk research of secondary data sources. For example, this paper examines the methodology used, the methods in which the data wereacquired (if relevant), the number of respondents, regional focus, the primary purpose and the focus of the study. Most research studies dealt with shoppers’ motivesfortravelingacross the border to do their shopping; some of them attempted to estimate the average length of travel, and several studies also took into consideration the expenses. Also worth mentioning is the fact that the majority of the research studies came into existence with theinvolvement of various chambers of commerce. This paper also contains selected research results