. Convergence occurred in two spells, in 1960u009673 and 1986u00962001, with an interim period of stagnation. In this paper, we … analyse both s and b convergence and discuss the impact of EU membership, trade and investment. We also analyse how seven … growth in the accession countries. Still, the experience of the EU15 countries shows that convergence cannot be taken for …

Economic convergence of the new member states (NMS) of the EU towards the old EU countries (EU-15), not only in terms … indebtedness. At the same time we evaluate the impact of convergence on the EU-15 countries also, by endogenising offshoring and … process of convergence. We find that in a general equilibrium setting fears of large adverse effects of a relocation of EU-15 …

Economic convergence of the new member states (NMS) of the EU towards the old EU countries (EU-15), not only in terms … indebtedness. At the same time we evaluate the impact of convergence on the EU-15 countries also, by endogenising offshoring and … process of convergence. We find that in a general equilibrium setting fears of large adverse effects of a relocation of EU-15 …

Economic convergence of the EU’s new member countries (NMCs) towards the incumbent EU countries (EU-15) is of paramount … direct investment (FDI) endogenous in order to evaluate the impact convergence has on the EU-15 and the interaction between …

The EU15 countries’ real GDP per capita levels adjusted for purchasing power converged in 1960–2001. Convergence … convergence and discuss the impact of EU membership, trade and investment. We also analyse how seven accession countries fit into … countries. Still, the experience of the EU15 countries shows that convergence cannot be taken for granted. …

Using a neo-classical growth model, we analyse the real and nominal GDP per capita convergence of 21 emerging market … physical capital intensities in the long run. Due to standard-convergence in the model, catching up will continue at a … decelerating speed. Also nominal convergence in prices that will lead to a real appreciation of the EME currencies with respect to …

Economic convergence of the new member states (NMS) of the EU towards the old EU countries (EU-15), not only in terms … indebtedness. At the same time we evaluate the impact of convergence on the EU-15 countries also, by endogenising offshoring and … process of convergence. We find that in a general equilibrium setting fears of large adverse effects of a relocation of EU-15 …