The paper provides an empirical investigation on the evolution of spatial inequalities and
structural change in Europe. It is found by the approach of Phillips and Sul (2007, 2009) that …

This paper studies the convergence of per-capita GDP across European regions over a fairly
long period. Most of the works in the field are based on either cross-sectional or fixed-effects …

In this study, we analyze the spatial effect of foreign direct investment (FDI) on poverty
reduction in Vietnam. This study uses the provincial-level panel data and the fixed-effects …

Does agglomeration matter for growth? This paper addresses this question by evaluating
the impact that intra-regional income distribution has on regional growth in Europe. By using …

In this paper we use spatial dependence panel data models to analyse regional growth
behaviour in Italy. Controlling for fixed-effects allows us to disentangle the effect of spatial …

Assessing regional growth and convergence across Europe is a matter of primary relevance.
Empirical models that do not account for structural heterogeneities and spatial effects may …

This paper deals with the development of disparities in regional per capita GDP and
convergence processes in the enlarged EU. A cross-section of 861 regions is analysed for …

This study examines the role of proximity in regional growth using a multi-dimensional
framework, for seven EU countries during 1990–2005. We incorporate geographical as well …

The last twenty years have seen an increase in European integration and the emergence of
the technological revolution. Although tighter integration coupled with technological …

The rapid increase of global electricity consumption has led to electric power shortages and
economic loss. Price controls for anticipated changes in electricity demand have been …