Convergence Clubs and Spatial Externalities : Models and Applications of Regional Convergence in Europe

Stilianos Alexiadis

ISBN 10: 3642316255 / ISBN 13: 9783642316258

Published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2012

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - 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 respect to the degree of technology adoption. In the first instance, empirical results suggest that the NUTS-2 regions of the EU-27 converge at a very slow rate. Further tests, however, indicate that convergence is restricted to a specific subset of regions. Such conclusions are tested further, using an alternative model of club-convergence, which incorporates the impact of spatial interaction, agglomeration externalities and technology. This shows that the convergence-club in Europe follows a certain geographical pattern and all members share similar characteristics regarding technology creation and adoption, and agglomeration externalities.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Convergence Clubs and Spatial Externalities : Models and Applications of Regional Convergence in Europe
• Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, Springer Berlin Heidelberg
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3642316255
• ISBN 13: 9783642316258
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 241W x 160H x 19D millimeters 241 millimeters width by 160 millimeters height by 19 millimeters depth
• Weight: 559 grams

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Synopsis

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 respect to the degree of technology adoption. In the first instance, empirical results suggest that the NUTS-2 regions of the EU-27 converge at a very slow rate. Further tests, however, indicate that convergence is restricted to a specific subset of regions. Such conclusions are tested further, using an alternative model of club-convergence, which incorporates the impact of spatial interaction, agglomeration externalities and technology. This shows that the convergence-club in Europe follows a certain geographical pattern and all members share similar characteristics regarding technology creation and adoption, and agglomeration externalities.  ​

About the Author

Stilianos Alexiadis is researcher in the Ministry of Rural Development & Foods of Greece, Department of Agricultural Policy & Documentation. He received a PhD from Manchester Metropolitan University and published extensively on topics of regional growth, technology and convergence.