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Productivity convergence in the European regions, 1980-2003: a sectoral and spatial approach.
- Source :
- Applied Economics; May2008, Vol. 40 Issue 10, p1299-1313, 15p, 8 Charts, 3 Graphs, 2 Maps
- Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- This article analyses the evolution of the EU productivity between 1980 and 2003, both across regions and sectors. By making use of various techniques (cross-section, nonparametric and spatial approaches) it concludes that: (1) the regional and sectoral dispersion of productivity is quite high; (2) the gains experienced in aggregate productivity are due entirely to the sectors productivity growth effect; (3) there is a weak beta-convergence process at the aggregate and sectoral levels; (4) the accounting decomposition of the aggregate productivity convergence process reveals the sectoral productivity growth effect to be the only responsible factor for regional catching-up; (5) finally, there are clear signs of spatial dependence which, when properly addressed, increase the speed of convergence at the aggregate level. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00036846
- Volume :
- 40
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Applied Economics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 32707994
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00036840600771361