The convergence of German regions represents a politically explosive question. Different studies examined convergence processes of Germany. We derive equations to estimate the convergence speed on basis of a Solow model, to which human capital is added. The geographically weighted regression...

The development state of regions depends not only on the own efficiency, but also on spatial spillovers. Positive (backward linkages, use of the infrastructure in neighbouring economic areas etc.) and negative (e. g. environmental effects) spillovers give reasons for a mutual economic influence...

Gegenstand und Grundbegriffe der Statistik -- Datengewinnung -- Univariate Häufigkeitsverteilungen -- Lagemaße -- Streuung und Schiefe -- Konzentration -- Bivariate Häufigkeitsverteilungen und Kontingenz -- Korrelationsanalyse -- Regressionsanalyse -- Verhältnis- und Indexzahlen --...

Functional delineated labour market regions are needed for regional economic analyses. In dependence of the definition of regions economic regions in space can be seen as "rich" or "poor" areas. In addition to this statistical and econometric reasons argue for using functional labour market...