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Club convergence and inter-regional inequality in Mexico, 1940-2015

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  • Alfonso Mendoza-Velázquez
  • Vicente German-Soto
  • Mercedes Monfort
  • Javier Ordóñez

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In this paper, we analyse the convergence patterns in inter-regional inequality and income per capita for the Mexican states over the period 1940–2015. To that end, we apply a time-series approach considering temporal and transitional heterogeneity. Results indicate that Mexican states do not converge to the same long-run equilibrium. Instead of overall convergence, we find club convergence for both regional inequality and income per capita. The existence of clubs means that measures aimed at reducing income inequality and promoting regional growth should consider the specific characteristics revealed in the convergence analyses. Furthermore, pro-growth regional policies in Mexico may not necessarily reduce inter-regional income inequality. Income disparities thus need to be specifically addressed through pro-poor regional policies.

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  • Alfonso Mendoza-Velázquez & Vicente German-Soto & Mercedes Monfort & Javier Ordóñez, 2020. "Club convergence and inter-regional inequality in Mexico, 1940-2015," Applied Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 52(6), pages 598-608, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:applec:v:52:y:2020:i:6:p:598-608
    DOI: 10.1080/00036846.2019.1659491
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    1. Kyungmin Kim, 2022. "Income inequality convergence: Evidence from the World Inequality Database," Economics Bulletin, AccessEcon, vol. 42(4), pages 1858-1873.
    2. Alex Rivadeneira, 2024. "Unconditional convergence in the Mexican manufacturing sector (1988-2018)," BIS Working Papers 1186, Bank for International Settlements.
    3. Kolawole Ogundari, 2023. "Club Convergence in Income Inequality in Africa," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 167(1), pages 319-337, June.
    4. German-Soto, Vicente & Gluschenko, Konstantin, 2021. "Long-Run Cross-State Growth Comparison in Mexico," MPRA Paper 109015, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    5. Sakiru Adebola Solarin & Sinan Erdogan & Ugur Korkut Pata, 2023. "Convergence of Income Inequality in OECD Countries Since 1870: A Multi-Method Approach with Structural Changes," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 166(3), pages 601-626, April.

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