This paper analyzes convergence in per capita gross regional product of Russia's regions during the period 1995 …-2010, when regional data are available. Using a panel regression framework we find no evidence for beta-convergence. Instead we … regional product confirm this outcome as do non-parametric estimates of convergence, namely estimates using Markov transition …

grow fast enough to systematically close the distance dividing them from the advanced economies, creating convergence …

This paper analyzes the issue of convergence in OECD countries and tries to assess the effect of financial crisis on … the process of convergence. In other words it will consider whether the global financial crisis pulled the economies of … the convergence process as the Great Depression had 80 years ago. It will analyze the most important macroeconomic data …

This article analyses the convergence across Polish regions between 2005-2011. Its theoretical and empirical character … determined the choice of research methods. The theoretical part includes an analysis of the literature devoted to the convergence … Poland a strong concentration of economic activity took place in analyzed period. The convergence of per capita GDP did not …