structural change

Our results highlight the joint importance of structural change and spatial dependence in the formation of convergence clubs. Specifically, the notion of spatial structural change deserves further attention, as it appears to play a major role in the evolution of regional disparities in the European Union.

Spatial dependence across provinces plays an important role in the formation of convergence clubs. The performance of geographical neighbors affects the probability of club membership through spillovers in capital accumulation and structural change.

Explore why prosperity differs across countries through the roles of productivity, structural change, and the allocation of workers across sectors. Quantitative comparisons examine how physical capital, human capital, and aggregate efficiency contribute to differences in income and productivity. Evidence from Latin America and East Asia shows how the movement of labor between sectors can shape economy-wide performance.