Using sigma and beta convergence methods, this study tests economic convergence in Turkish NUTS-2 regions between 2004 …-2011. The findings of sigma convergence analysis show that the interregional income gap decreases during economic recession … periods and increases during economic expansion periods. The beta convergence results obtained by the cross-sectional and …

this trend of convergence. They are continuing to rise above the average productivity level. We examine whether this … convergence ; knowledge-intensive services ; industry-specific local linkages ; logistical regressions ; non …