Purpose – Based on the approach of Timljonavich and Vogelsang, the purpose of this paper is to present empirical evidence of the role of the federal transfers on the ß-convergence process in Canadian provinces. Design/methodology/approach – The paper uses information on annual personal...

Purpose – Based on the approach of Timljonavich and Vogelsang, the purpose of this paper is to present empirical evidence of the role of the federal transfers on the β ‐convergence process in Canadian provinces. Design/methodology/approach – The paper uses information on annual personal...