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Stochastic convergence tests for US regional per capita personal income; some further evidence: a research note

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  • Ismail Genc & Jon Miller & Anil Rupasingha, 2011. "Stochastic convergence tests for US regional per capita personal income; some further evidence: a research note," The Annals of Regional Science, Springer;Western Regional Science Association, vol. 46(2), pages 369-377, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:anresc:v:46:y:2011:i:2:p:369-377
    DOI: 10.1007/s00168-009-0333-4
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