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This paper studies the convergence of inflation rates over the period of 1983–93 for some countries within the European Monetary System. Three different price indices are considered for consumer goods, services, and industrial products. This study focuses on the difference between core and peripheral countries for measuring convergence speed. By using β- and σ-convergence tools, as previously identified in studies on output growth convergence, it was found that the convergence process did not evolve equally whether considered through price indices, time, or countries.
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Montuenga-Gómez, V.M. Did the EMS encourage inflation convergence?. International Advances in Economic Research 8, 119–127 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02295342
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02295342