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 …

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. …

paper we carry out as the main objective to analyse the spatial convergence of knowledge through the study of the evolution … convergence spatial) is studied from the viewpoint of the growth of per capita GDP. However, since human capital is a key factor … convergence of knowledge will be reflected in a spatial convergence in terms of economic growth, or even of unemployment rates …

are found to be robust for alternative regression specifications including doubly robust estimation, varying sample …

This study suggests a two-step approach to identifying and interpreting regional convergence clubs in Europe. The first …

econometric convergence models by introducing interindustry spillovers in addition to spillovers that are spatial in nature. To …