Publication: Regional Convergence in Bangladesh Using Night Lights (Published online: 10 Jul 2022)
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2023-10-12
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1350-4851 (print)
1466-4291 (online)
1466-4291 (online)
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2023-10-12
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We analyse economic convergence across 64 districts of Bangladesh using newly harmonized satellite night light data over 1992–2018. The growth in night lights – taken as a proxy for regional economic activity – reveals overwhelming evidence of absolute convergence. Regional differences in night light (or income) growth have been shrinking at an annual convergence rate of 4.57%, corresponding to a half-life of 15 years. Net migration plays a relatively prominent role in the regional convergence process.
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