Abstract
Based on three different statistical techniques, we confirm in this work the existence of an economical convergence trend between 1970 and 1980 and of a divergence one between 1970 and 1990. Our principal conclusions are as follows: (1) the regional divergence in the country has been present during this twenty year period. However, an spatial analysis of the process shows that the regional inequalities have decreased, and at the same time the growth has been spatially concentrated. This suggests the existence of convergence clubs and the methodological convenience of an spatial analysis if the development. (2) The periods between 1895-1960 and 1970-1990 are particularly different in regard to the explicative variables of regional differences. (3) After the 1980’s crisis, the states with a better economy are either geographically located in the border with the United States of America or those where tourism or oil extraction are important for their economy.
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