This paper analyzes 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 …

In this paper, we study convergence in per capita gross regional products across Russian regions in the period from … model to analyze the regional convergence process in the Russian case. We also take into account possible spatial effects … and do a series of other robustness checks. Our main estimates establish a convergence rate of around 2% per year. While …

We examine the mechanism by which human capital affects economic growth and convergence, using provincial level panel … estimate parametrically, nonparametrically, and with a threshold model. Our results show that economic convergence is …

predictors of future GDP growth. These findings shed light on the determinants of regional convergence patterns. …

In this study, we employ the pairwise stochastic convergence approach to identify the pairs of NUTS2 regions for all 28 … stochastic convergence trajectories to assess the role of first nature geography, which is defined by variations in physical …, in causing economic growth convergence patterns. We find that western and northern parts of Europe have higher pairwise …