Regional economic dynamics and convergence in the European Union

摘要: This paper uses an alternative approach to convergence analysis, which, in our opinion, is richer than those traditionally proposed. We believe that the evolution of whole regional distribution what matters, not average or representative economy, implicit concepts. Moreover, when analyzing inequality among economies, geographic space acquires a preeminent role. therefore apply spatial association tests recently developed econometrics literature and relate them analysis. Specifically, we this methodology analysis dynamics European Union (EU). In context, progress made integration process has highlighted question economic disparities at level. The came end late seventies, coinciding with major changes activity. shows how these factors appear have provoked regionally differentiated response though significant, did not, all likelihood, exacerbate decrease inequalities.