models ; principal components ; convergence ; divergence ; Indian states …

analysis uncovers a complex pattern of divergence and convergence for these componentsÕ evolution. Development is not a smooth …) Absolute divergence/convergence for the HDI components is decomposed using simultaneous growth regressions including a full set … process but consists of a series of superposed transitions each taking off with increasing divergence and then converging. 2 …

methodologies considered, with the indicators used and with the periods analysed, the results of the studies on convergence in the … European Union are often ambiguous. Some of them support the existence of convergence, others conclude that a convergence … process is not yet demonstrated and some authors point out that there is a divergence process. Using the Lorenz curve model …

Convergence is considered to be a fundamental element of the current economic literature and at the same time of the … characterize the modern economies. Relating convergence to economic growth is considered to be an extremely debated subject that … determines a series of interpretations. Th e existence of convergence throughout the economies was tested in order to establish …