Differences in GDP per head in GB counties: some suggested explanations

This paper examines the evidence concerning the convergence of gross domest ic product (GDP) per head across GB counties during 1977-1995. In general, the evidence rejects the hypothesis of convergence although there is some e vidence of a north-south divide with gamma convergence in the north in the 1990s. Cross-section results suggest that variation in GDP per head may be related to different economic activity rates and some aspects of industrial structure.