Stochastic convergence of the catch-up rate and multiple structural breaks in Asian countries

Abstract

Allowing for multiple structural breaks and cross-section dependence, we re-investigate the hypothesis that the catch-up rates stochastically converge for 13 Asian countries from 1960 to 2007. Non-rejection of stationarity provides evidence for stochastic convergence, implying that following shocks to the catch-up rate, it will eventually revert to its long-run level. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.