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 …

been coupled with increasing disparities amongst the Chinese provinces. The paper utilises a few models of convergence … identify the possible absolute and conditional convergence since the economic reforms. The coverage and impact of the …

average. For the majority of our sample countries we obtain evidence of real interest rate convergence towards the latter …. Convergence, however, is a gradual process subject to structural breaks, typically falling close to the launch of the euro. Our …

This empirical note uses publicly available Goskomstat data to investigate income growth and convergence across Russian … regions. Using data for 1992-2001, we find strong sigma divergence simultaneously with beta convergence. he results indicate …