Convergence in per-capita GDP across EU-NUTS2 regions using panel data models extended to spatial

Most of the empirical works in regional convergence are based on either crosssectional or “a-spatial” panel data models. In this paper, we propose the use of panel data econometrics models that incorporate an explicit consideration of spatial dependence effects (Anselin, 1988; Elhorst, 2001; 2003)....

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Main Authors: Gianfranco Piras, Giuseppe Arbia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Bologna 2013-05-01
Series:Statistica
Online Access:http://rivista-statistica.unibo.it/article/view/3513