This paper evaluates convergence of energy intensities for a group of 97 countries in the period 1971-2003. Convergence … growth convergence. Journal of Econometrics 138, 312-355.] based on the stochastic convergence criterion. Main advantages of … this method are that results do not depend on a benchmark against which convergence is assessed, and that it is more robust …

convergence, and estimates the future steady-state or long-run distribution of energy intensity for the OECD. The paper finds that … of convergence. However, convergence is conditioned on country specific factors since differences in individual energy …

countries and 35 sectors for 1995-2009. We find South-North convergence of energy and labor intensities, an energy bias of … import-driven convergence and no robust difference between imports of intermediate and investment goods. Accordingly, trade …

countries and 35 sectors for 1995-2009. We find South-North convergence of energy and labor intensities, an energy bias of … import-driven convergence and no robust difference between imports of intermediate and investment goods. Accordingly, trade …

convergence in energy intensity across Europe. We find a sensible catching–up of less performing countries, particularly in the …

growth phases. Results show that expansionary regimes are associated with convergence and positive correlation between growth …