The economic convergence of the Spanish regions: a comparative analysis from 2000 to 2022

Abstract

The aim of this research is to examine regional economic convergence in Spain and evaluate the impact of the EU’s cohesion policies in encouraging this convergence from 2000 to 2022. The study utilizes quantitative methods, including Beta and Sigma convergences, to thoroughly examine regional trends in key economic variables like per capita GDP and productivity, assessing intranational convergence.