In this paper we apply earnings equations for UK regions over 1982-1997. We find strong evidence of rapid convergence across regions regarding the determinants of individual wages (ie regional fixed-effects, gender gaps and returns to education and experience). Data on average regional earnings,...

In this paper we apply earnings equations for U.K. regions over 1982-1997. We find evidence of rapid convergence across regions regarding the determinants of individual wages (i.e., regional fixed-effects, gender gaps, and returns to education and experience). In contrast, data on average...

<title>Abstract</title> In this paper we summarize and comment on the papers published in issue 6.3. The papers reviewed are: ‘In Search of “W”’ by Richard Harris, John Moffat & Victoria Kravtsova; ‘Cross-national Neighbouring Effects on European Regional Specialization’ by Toni Mora, Patricia...

<title>Abstract</title> In this editorial we summarize and comment on the papers published in issue 7.2. The papers reviewed are ‘Informal Sector and Manufacturing Location: In Search of the Missing Links’ by Michiel Gerritse & Ana Moreno-Monroy; ‘Testing for Unit Roots and Cointegration in Spatial...

<title>Abstract</title> In this paper we summarize and comment on the papers published in issue 6.4. The papers reviewed are ‘Migrants and International Economic Linkages: A Meta-Overview’ by Peter Nijkamp, Masood Gheasi & Piet Rietveld; ‘A Lustrum of SEA: Recent Research Trends Following the Creation of...