We show in this paper that spatial dependence and spatial heterogeneity matter in the estimation of the b-convergence … dependence and spatial heterogeneity in the form of structural instability across spatial convergence clubs. The estimation of … the appropriate spatial regimes spatial error model shows that the convergence process is different across regimes. We …

to the concepts of ƒã- and ƒÒ-convergence and emphasizes the importance of including spatial effects and a disaggregated … analysis at a sectoral level. We detect a significant -convergence only in aggregate labor productivity and in the services … sectors among peripheral regions. We also show that omitting spatial effects leads to biased measures of -convergence. We then …

. Although convergence towards higher levels of income appears to be a distant prospect at current trend growth rates, this is … in this respect. While ... Renforcer la convergence des revenus en Europe Centrale après les adhesions à l … leur ont été très profitables. Même si la convergence vers des niveaux de revenu plus élevés semble une perspective …

This paper analyses convergence in per capita gross regional product of Russia’s regions during the period 1995 …-2010, when regional data are available. Using a panel regression framework we find no evidence for beta-convergence. Instead we … regional product confirm this outcome as do non-parametric estimates of convergence, namely estimates using Markov transition …

real and nominal convergence remains largely incomplete, which requires a substantial strengthening of alternative …, euro adoption should speed up the convergence process. This Working Paper relates to the 2010 OECD Economic Survey of …'autant plus cruciales à l'approche de l'adoption de la monnaie unique que le processus de convergence réelle et nominale reste …

convergence. From the Russian crisis in 1998 to the great recession in 2009 Estonia gained an impressive 20% in GDP per capita … relative to the EU27 average in PPPs. Like the other Baltic economies, however, a considerable part of earlier convergence … less affected by the crisis and have been able to maintain most of their convergence gains. Moreover, prior to the …