convergence and productivity growth. We deviate from the general strand of literature by not only deriving a theoretical model for … generally show improved rates of productivity growth and convergence to EU standards. We then draw from the experience of these …-round candidate countries find a high level of heterogeneity in growth rates, and a fast-paced convergence to EU standards …

dispersion of income over the regions of the EU, in the presence of convergence between the member states. We do this by … introducing price convergence as an indicator of integration and controlling for the concentration of skilled labour and allowing … integration does contribute to the growing regional inequality in the EU. Price convergence is a significant explanatory variable …

This paper analyses the dynamics of structural polarisation and macroeconomic convergence vs. divergence in the context … propose a set of interrelated policy measures to counteract structural polarisation and to promote macroeconomic convergence …

Romania on the European map of cultures, in order to identify the convergence and divergence of its societal culture with …