Convergence as distribution dynamics (with or without growth)

Quah, Danny (1996) Convergence as distribution dynamics (with or without growth). CEP discussion paper; CEPDP0317, 317. Centre for Economic Performance, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK.

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Abstract

Convergence concerns the poor catching up with the rich|if not instan- taneously, then at least having a tendency to do so. When poor and rich here refer to entire economies, then whether convergence occurs is traditionally viewed as just a side consequence of a more central ques- tion, namely that concerning the nature of economic growth. This paper argues instead that convergence itself is of direct interest. When conver- gence is made central and thus investigated, new theoretical issues and empirical insights emerge: this paper provides a brief overview of what those lessons are, and conjectures what next might be learnt.

Item Type:	Monograph (Discussion Paper)
Official URL:	http://cep.lse.ac.uk
Additional Information:	© 1996 the authors
Uncontrolled Keywords:	cross-country convergence, distribution dynamics, divergence, polar- ization, regional convergence, stratification
Library of Congress subject classification:	H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory
Journal of Economic Literature Classification System:	E - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics > E1 - General Aggregative Models > E17 - Forecasting and Simulation C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C2 - Econometric Methods: Single Equation Models; Single Variables > C23 - Models with Panel Data D - Microeconomics > D3 - Distribution > D30 - General O - Economic Development, Technological Change, and Growth > O5 - Economywide Country Studies > O57 - Comparative Studies of Countries
Sets:	Collections > Economists Online Research centres and groups > Centre for Economic Performance (CEP) Departments > Economics
Rights:	http://www.lse.ac.uk/library/rights/LSERO.htm
Identification Number:	317
URL:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/2254/

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