Firstly we describe the trends of the main economic indicators and analyse the pattern of regional convergence/ divergence in the GDP per capita and in its main components. Secondly, through a standard growth accounting exercise, we provide some estimations of the sources of regional growth. Results show that TFP, not factors accumulation, was the main source of convergence among Italian regions in the period analysed. Finally, our analysis shows that a significant part of the regional economic growth – in particular in the Southern regions – can be attributed to human capital accumulation.

Divari di sviluppo e crescita regionale in Italia 1980-2004

DANIELE V
2008-01-01

Abstract

Firstly we describe the trends of the main economic indicators and analyse the pattern of regional convergence/ divergence in the GDP per capita and in its main components. Secondly, through a standard growth accounting exercise, we provide some estimations of the sources of regional growth. Results show that TFP, not factors accumulation, was the main source of convergence among Italian regions in the period analysed. Finally, our analysis shows that a significant part of the regional economic growth – in particular in the Southern regions – can be attributed to human capital accumulation.
2008
Italy; Regional convergence; Growth accounting
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