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[beta] and [sigma]-convergence: A mathematical relation of causality

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  • Furceri, Davide, 2005. "[beta] and [sigma]-convergence: A mathematical relation of causality," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 89(2), pages 212-215, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:89:y:2005:i:2:p:212-215
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