Real Convergence and Integration

Arbeitspapier

The study is based on the critical observations that competitive market forces alone are not able to assure convergence with the developed countries. These observations are grounded on the results of the computation of the marginal rate of return to capital (which contradict the neoclassical model hypotheses), as well as on the real process of polarisation of the economic activities, taking place worldwide and in accordance with the law of competition. Unlike those who trust the perfect competitive market virtues, the EU's economic policy is realistic as it is based on the harmonisation of the market forces with an economic policy based on the principle of cohesion, which supports, by means of economic levers, the less developed regions and member countries. Our paper deals with the evolution of the EU cohesion funds, as well as with the results of convergence. * Study within the CEEX Programme Project No. 220/2006 Economic Convergence and Role of Knowledge in Relation to the EU Integration .

Object Details

• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Series: Working Papers ; No. 090102

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Wirtschaft ; Single Equation Models; Single Variables: Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models; Quantile Regressions ; Investment; Capital; Intangible Capital; Capacity ; One, Two, and Multisector Growth Models ; Empirical Studies of Economic Growth; Aggregate Productivity; Cross-Country Output Convergence
• Subject: neoclassical model ; marginal rate of return to capital ; polarisation ; convergence ; divergence ; cohesion ; cohesion among countries ; cohesion funds ; structural funds ; variation coefficient.

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Geistige Schöpfung
• (who): Iancu, Aurel
• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (who): Romanian Academy, National Institute for Economic Research
• (where): Bucharest
• (when): 2009

Further information

• Handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10419/110421
• Last update: 10.03.2025, 11:43 AM CET