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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Bologna
2007-10-01
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| Series: | Statistica |
| Online Access: | http://rivista-statistica.unibo.it/article/view/83 |
| Summary: | 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 econometrics approaches to measure the effects of spatial dependence and non-linearities. Our results confirm the convergence club hypothesis and suggest that spillover and convergence clubs are spatially concentrated. |
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| ISSN: | 0390-590X 1973-2201 |