Using a spatial econometric perspective, the speed of convergence for a sample of 163
regions of the European Union (EU) over the period 1981–1996 is estimated. For this …

The objective of this paper is to examine regional convergence and core‐periphery relations
in Turkey. The main question explores the degree to which there has been a transformation …

Convergence studies are concerned with the question of whether poor economies catch-up
to wealthier economies over time. The regional convergence process in Europe has …

El presente volumen se enmarca dentro de la amplia línea de investigación en economía
regional desarrollada conjuntamente por la Fundación BBVA y el Instituto Valenciano de …

Ezcurra R., Gil C., Pascual P. and Rapún M.(2005) Regional inequality in the European
Union: does industry mix matter?, Regional Studies 39, 679–697. The aim of this paper is to …

This study aims to propose the construction of a synthetic indicator again to allow us to
measure the progress in the objective of economic and social cohesion of the regions of …

This paper examines the distribution dynamics of regional per capita income in the
European Union between 1977 and 1999. To achieve this aim, a non-parametric approach …

To gain a deeper insight into territorial imbalances existing in the European Union, the
authors analyzedthe evolution of regional disparitiesin productivity between 1977 and 1999 …

This paper examines the evolution of territorial imbalances in productivity in thirty-nine
Central and East European regions between 1992 and 2001. The results obtained show an …

The main objective of this paper is to analyse the Regional and Cohesion Policy (RCP) in
the European Union over the last few years. The focus is from a critical perspective but does …