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Convergence in Output in Transition Economies Central & Eastern Europe, 1970-1995

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  • Saul Estrin
  • Geovanni Urga

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In this paper we use unit roots/cointegration analysis and time varying parameters procedure to test for a common growth path in the ex-communist block, both pre- and post-reform. We test whether there has been convergence within the block and between the block as a group and the West. Surprisingly, there is little evidence of convergence within the communist block, which brings into question the effectiveness of policies to reduce differentials in income per capita across the region under the communists. There is also little evidence of convergence with respect to the West, either 1970-1990 or under the early years of reform are included, 1970-1995.

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  • Saul Estrin & Geovanni Urga, 1997. "Convergence in Output in Transition Economies Central & Eastern Europe, 1970-1995," William Davidson Institute Working Papers Series 30, William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan.
    • Handle: RePEc:wdi:papers:1997-30
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    Keywords

    growth models; transition economies; unit roots; time series test; kalman filter;
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    JEL classification:

    • O40 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity - - - General
    • C22 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Time-Series Models; Dynamic Quantile Regressions; Dynamic Treatment Effect Models; Diffusion Processes
    • C23 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Models with Panel Data; Spatio-temporal Models
    • C15 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Statistical Simulation Methods: General

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