member countries. On the one hand, (partially small) hints for convergence can be found for several countries. On the other …

modelling techniques, we provide an analysis of the convergence phenomenon for both the macroeconomic variables and the …

It is quite common in convergence analyses across regions that data exhibit strong spatial dependence. While the …-filtering. Using this tool, we then reconsider the evidence on convergence across regional economies in the US. …

This paper contributes to the empirical literature on convergence by applying convergence model to components of …, we extend the traditional convergence model to allow for spatial correlation between countries in the sample, by … Education. More precisely, half-life convergence for Defence occurs in 6.37 years, for Health in 3.11 years and for Education in …

or non-identified when testing them. Two examples are provided, one in growth theory and testing convergence, one in …

, we suggest that the convergence based on the productivity, can be assisted by a reinforcement of supply-side measures …