Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to update the analysis of the process of convergence
of state per capita incomes in Brazil, using new data for the period 1986-1995. Theil’s L and
T indexes are used to show that the process of convergence, observed between 1970 and
1985 and reported in previous work, has come to a halt, since 1987. Some possible explanations
for this result are also explored.

JEL Classification: R11; O40.