estimation of a conditional convergence model. In general, reliance on natural resource exports slows growth, but we find that …

Technological diffusion implies a form of 'conditional convergence' as lagging countries catch up with technological … leaders. We find strong evidence of technological diffusion but not full convergence; differences in total factor productivity …

Technological diffusion implies a form of 'conditional convergence' as lagging countries catch up with technological … leaders. We find strong evidence of technological diffusion but not full convergence; differences in total factor productivity …