The convergence of German regions represents a politically explosive question. Different studies examined convergence processes of Germany. We derive equations to estimate the convergence speed on basis of a Solow model, to which human capital is added. The geographically weighted regression...

Recent developments in the regional policy have stressed the importance of regional networks. Now the definition of innovation regions, which reflect the knowledge spatial activities, is becoming relevant. The spatial econometric estimation of a production function, which is based on endegenous...

Convergence of EU regions is an often examined research question. However, there are no studies available which include in their analysis the New Member States from the former Eastern Bloc. We estimate several models of absolute convergence and of conditional convergence taking into account the...