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The Classical Approach to Convergence Analysis

Sala-i-Martin, Xavier - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 1995

The concepts of s-convergence, absolute b-convergence and conditional b-convergence are discussed in this paper. The concepts are applied to a variety of data sets that include a large cross section of 110 countries, the sub-sample of OECD countries, the states within the United States, the...

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Regional Cohesion: Evidence and Theories of Regional Growth and Convergence

Sala-i-Martin, Xavier - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 1994

After arguing that the concepts of b-convergence and s-convergence are independently interesting, this paper extends the empirical evidence on regional growth and convergence across the United States, Japan, and five European nations. We confirm that the estimated speeds of convergence are...

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The Optimal Energy Mix in Power Generation and the Contribution from Natural Gas in Reducing Carbon Emissions to 2030 and Beyond

Carraro, Carlo; Longden, Thomas; Marangoni, Giacomo; … - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2013

This paper analyses a set of new scenarios for energy markets in Europe to evaluate the consistency of economic incentives and climate objectives. It focuses in particular on the role of natural gas across a range of climate policy scenarios (including the Copenhagen Pledges and the EU Roadmap)...

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Human Capital, Innovation, and Climate Policy: An Integrated Assessment

Carraro, Carlo; De Cian, Enrica; Tavoni, Massimo - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2012

This paper looks at the interplay between human capital and innovation in the presence of climate and educational policies. Using recent empirical estimates, human capital and general purpose R&D are introduced in an integrated assessment model that has been extensively applied to study the...

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The Consequences of German Economic and Monetary Union

Burda, Michael C - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 1990

This paper analyzes some of the consequences of economic and monetary union of the two Germanies. Particular emphasis is given to the real implications for the supply side of the German Democratic Republic and for resource flows between two economic regions.

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Eastern Germany Since Unification: Wage Subsidies Remain a Better Way

Begg, David; Portes, Richard - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 1992

wage subsidy in Eastern Germany and the elimination of all other subsidies. Subsequent events have strengthened the …

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Explaining Anglo-German Productivity Differences in Services Since 1870

Broadberry, Stephen N - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2004

Germany overtook Britain in comparative productivity levels for the whole economy primarily as a result of trends in … economies of scale in a highly urbanised economy with an international orientation. Low productivity in Germany reflected the …

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No Credit for Transition: The Maastricht Treaty and German Unemployment

Driffill, John; Miller, Marcus - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 1998

Germany is generally regarded as the nominal anchor for Europe. Its participation is the sine qua non of EMU. It has … leading example of the virtues of fiscal and monetary rectitude as enshrined in the Maastricht Treaty. Reunified Germany … transition of the former East Germany on the other, are leading to high unemployment, are slowing the transition process, and may …

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The Impact of TFP Growth on Steady-State Unemployment

Pissarides, Christopher; Vallanti, Giovanna - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2005

Theoretical predictions of the impact of TFP growth on unemployment are ambiguous, and depend on the extent to which new technology is embodied in new jobs. We evaluate a model with embodied and disembodied technology, capitalization, and creative destruction effects by estimating the impact of...

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Social Conflict and Growth in Euroland

De Grauwe, Paul; Skudelny, Frauke - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 1999

This paper contributes to the literature on the differences in the transmission processes within Euroland. We start from the proposition that there are 'deep' differences in the nature of social conflicts and in the way countries deal with these conflicts. We empirically test this effect for the...

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