| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5059816 | Economics Letters | 2013 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
We use US county-level data to estimate convergence rates for 22 individual states. We find significant heterogeneity. E.g., the California estimate is 19.9% and the New York estimate is 3.3%. Convergence rates are essentially uncorrelated with income levels.
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Authors
Andrew T. Young, Matthew J. Higgins, Daniel Levy,