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...

Die Ökonometrie nimmt bei der empirischen Fundierung ökonomischer Hypothesen und Theorien eine herausragende Stellung ein. Kenntnisse ökonometrischer Methoden werden inzwischen in vielen Bereichen - zum Beispiel in der Konjunkturanalyse, Politiksimulation, Finanzmarktanalyse,...