Nominal and Real Stochastic Convergence of Transition Economies

Posted: 16 Aug 2004

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Ali M. Kutan

Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville

Taner M. Yigit

Bilkent University - Department of Economics

Abstract

To investigate the sensitivity of real and nominal economic convergence of transition economies to model specification and restrictions, we extend the work of Kocenda [J. Compar. Econ. 29 (2001) 1] by considering a more stable, post-1993 period and by adopting a more recent panel estimation approach. This new technique involves less restrictive assumptions than previous panel unit root techniques by allowing heterogeneity in convergence rates. Our results show less nominal and real economic convergence than those of Kocenda.

JEL Classification: O570, C330, F150

Suggested Citation

Kutan, Ali M. and Yigit, Taner M., Nominal and Real Stochastic Convergence of Transition Economies. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=568822

Ali M. Kutan (Contact Author)

Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville ( email )

Department of Economics and Finance AH-3141
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1102
United States
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Taner M. Yigit

Bilkent University - Department of Economics ( email )

06533 Ankara
Turkey

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