economic convergence of the real per capita GDP in the EU. Two measures of convergence are employed. The first is σ, which is … based on the cross standard deviation of the real per capita GDPs of the EU countries; the second is β convergence based on … support the hypothesis of economic convergence within the EU except for the 1980-85 sub-period where weak divergence was …

This paper examines empirically whether and how regional integration leads to convergence and growth amongst developing …

decomposition of income convergence patterns with Israel implies a rather unusual phenomenon of divergence in productivity …

In this paper we propose the use of a sequential multivariate approach to test for convergence. These tests allow us to … reconcile the time series literature with the cross-sectional dimension which is basic when testing for convergence in regional … unit root tests in two stages. First, we test for non-convergence without identifying the countries within the group that …

whether those close and growing linkages have led to inter-country income convergence in Western Europe during 1960-2000. We … find clear empirical evidence of convergence. This provides strong support for the notion that Western Europe constitutes a … convergence club. …