Convergence empirics across economies with (some) capital mobility

Quah, Danny (1995) Convergence empirics across economies with (some) capital mobility. Econometrics; EM/1994/275, 257. Centre for Economic Performance, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK.

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Abstract

This paper uses a model of growth and imperfect capital mobility across multiple economies to characterize the dynamics of (cross-country) in- come distributions. This allows convenient study of the convergence hypothesis, and reveals, where appropriate, polarization and clumping within subgroups. The data show little cross-country convergence; in- stead, the important features are persistence, immobility, and polariza- tion, exemplied by \convergence club" or \twin peaks" dynamics

Item Type:	Monograph (Discussion Paper)
Official URL:	http://cep.lse.ac.uk
Additional Information:	© 1995 the author
Uncontrolled Keywords:	convergence club, distribution dynamics, polarization, stochastic ker- nel, twin peaks
Library of Congress subject classification:	H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory
Journal of Economic Literature Classification System:	C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C2 - Econometric Methods: Single Equation Models; Single Variables > C23 - Models with Panel Data O - Economic Development, Technological Change, and Growth > O4 - Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity > O47 - Measurement of Economic Growth; Aggregate Productivity; Cross-Country Output (Income) Convergence F - International Economics > F4 - Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance > F43 - Economic Growth of Open Economies
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:	257
URL:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/2257/

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