Eric Neumayer
Beyond income: convergence in living standards, big time
London School of Economics and Political Science
article tests convergence period 19601999 wide range fundamental aspects living standards namely life expectancy infant survival educational enrolment literacy well telephone television availability argue one look convergence living standards achievement index various techniques applied test convergence including regression analysis coefficient variation kernel density estimates transition probability matrices find strong evidence convergence aspects living standards mentioned result stands stark contrast conclusions article hobijn franses struct change econ dyn 12 2001 171 published journal suggesting divergence rather convergence living standards hobijn franses unduly deny one great success stories development last century