-capita output convergence across a large sample of European regions during the period 1995-2005. We find that net fiscal transfers …, while achieving regional redistribution, seem to impede output growth and promote an “immiserising convergence”: output …

. Although convergence towards higher levels of income appears to be a distant prospect at current trend growth rates, this is … in this respect. While ... Renforcer la convergence des revenus en Europe Centrale après les adhesions à l … leur ont été très profitables. Même si la convergence vers des niveaux de revenu plus élevés semble une perspective …

This paper analyses 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 …

real and nominal convergence remains largely incomplete, which requires a substantial strengthening of alternative …, euro adoption should speed up the convergence process. This Working Paper relates to the 2010 OECD Economic Survey of …'autant plus cruciales à l'approche de l'adoption de la monnaie unique que le processus de convergence réelle et nominale reste …

particular emphasis on the impact of productivity convergence and effects of timing of trade and financial liberalization on the … convergence patterns. We compare the mechanisms behind the three investment margins (horizontal investment to new varieties …