Spatial dependence and non-linearities in regional growth behaviour in Italy

In this paper, we present an empirical study of per capita income convergence in Italy over the period 1951-2000 based on a fine level of aggregation (the NUTS-3 EU regions represented by the Italian provinces). Concerning the statistical methodology, we use both nonparametric and spatial econometri...

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Main Authors: Giuseppe Arbia, Roberto Basile
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Bologna 2007-10-01
Series:Statistica
Online Access:http://rivista-statistica.unibo.it/article/view/83