The trend towards convergence in road accident fatality rates in Europe: The contributions of non-economic variables

摘要: Abstract This article examines the trends in road traffic fatality rates a sample of European States over 1970–2010 period. Taking into account that previous research seems to find Europeanization process has had favorable impact on national safety performance, our main contribution is test whether same mechanism might lead convergence Member as whole possible outcome. Based typical methodology for Economic Growth Theory, findings reveal evidence full across EU countries during said time Compared uncertain results obtained by literature macroeconomic convergence, we do not support sub-groups countries, but one-speed-convergence all countries. fact shows achievable certain areas even beyond economic through successful efforts made jointly at and community levels.