Convergence clubs and spatial externalities models and applications of regional convergence in Europe

Do dynamic externalities, in the form of technology creation, adoption and spatial agglomeration shape the pattern of regional growth in Europe? This study provides an alternative view on regional convergence. A model is developed which attributes club-convergence to existing differences with respec...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Alexiadis, Stilianos (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Springer 2013.
Edición:1st ed. 2013.
Colección:Advances in spatial science,
Advances in Spatial Science, The Regional Science Series,
Materias:
Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009470417906719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Preface
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Neoclassical and Post-Keynesian Theories of Regional Growth and Convergence/Divergence
  • 3 'Endogenous Growth Theory' and 'New Economic Geography'
  • 4 Club Convergence
  • 5 Empirical Measure of Regional Convergence
  • 6 EU-27 Regions: Absolute or Club Convergence? 7 'Club Convergence': Geography, Externalities and Technology
  • 8 Conclusions
  • Appendices
  • References.