Spatial Dependence and Regional Convergence in Brazil

The present paper introduces some spatial econometric techniques to the convergence issue among Brazilian states. State data over the 1970-95 period are considered to explore previous results that suggested convergence. As in the US case, strong patterns of spatial correlation are found during the...

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Main Authors: André Magalhães, Geoffrey J.D. Hewings, Carlos R. Azzoni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AECR 2005-01-01
Series:Investigaciones Regionales - Journal of Regional Research
Online Access:http://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=28900601