Convergence of regions from 23 EU member states

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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 different initial conditions of the regions from each country. First, we calculate convergence models with equal convergence rates of every region (stationary approaches). We prove a convergence process with nearly all models between 1995-2003. Only the spatial filtering approach in combination with the inclusion of country specific dummy variables shows a significant divergent development. Second, we calculate a geographically weighted regression (GWR) approach, which uses instationary regression coefficients. This model gives evidence for a convergence of most regions. However, some regions seem to move away from their steady state.

Object Details

• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Series: Volkswirtschaftliche Diskussionsbeiträge ; No. 86

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Wirtschaft ; Single Equation Models; Single Variables: Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models; Quantile Regressions ; Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes ; Regional Development Planning and Policy
• Subject: Regional Convergence ; Spatial Econometrics ; Europe

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Geistige Schöpfung
• (who): Eckey, Hans-Friedrich ; Döring, Thomas ; Türck, Matthias
• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (who): Universität Kassel, Fachbereich Wirtschaftswissenschaften
• (where): Kassel
• (when): 2006

Further information

• Handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10419/32129
• Last update: 10.03.2025, 11:43 AM CET