Spatial Dependence and Regional Convergence in Brazil

The present paper introduces some spatial econometric techniques tothe convergence issue among Brazilian states. State data over the 1970-95 period areconsidered to explore previous results that suggested convergence. As in the US case,strong patterns of spatial correlation are found during the peri...

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Main Authors: André Magalhães, Geoffrey J.D. Hewings, Carlos R. Azzoni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AECR 2005-06-01
Series:Investigaciones Regionales - Journal of Regional Research
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Online Access:http://www.aecr.org/images/ImatgesArticles/2007/01%20Magalhaes.pdf