Regional productivity in a multi-speed Europe

Don Webber, Min-Hua Jen and Eoin O'Leary
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Min-Hua Jen: Imperial University
Eoin O'Leary: University College Cork

Working Papers from Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance, Bristol Business School, University of the West of England, Bristol

Abstract: This paper examines productivity dynamics at different spatial scales across European countries. Application of non-parametric simultaneous estimation techniques to a hierarchical dataset permits us to consider explicitly the extent to which the national-level is important for understanding regional-level productivity variation. The results show considerable national and regional level productivity variation which is not constant and evolves over time. There is divergence at all spatial scales and groups of regions that follow different growth trajectories with group membership not being confined by national borders. The results imply that policymakers need to take cognizance of the multi-layered economic geographies in which they are located. There are also group dynamics that challenge the dominance of the national economic positions and should be considered when shaping policy.

Keywords: Multi-level modelling; Regional productivity; Groups (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O47 R11 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014-01-08
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