@article{article_1724438, title={Innovation Dynamics in Türkiye: Is there any convergence?}, journal={JOEEP: Journal of Emerging Economies and Policy}, volume={10}, pages={86–94}, year={2025}, author={Sahin, Pelin}, keywords={innovation, convergence, club convergence, log t regression}, abstract={This study examines regional innovation convergence in Türkiye by employing Phillips and Sul (2007, 2009) club convergence algorithm. Descriptive results show that the relative dispersion (coefficient of variation) of innovation signals no evidence of sigma convergence. Moreover, log t regression results confirm that absolute convergence does not exist among 81 provinces. Instead, regions form two innovation clubs which converge to their respective steady-states. Regions from the relatively developed west form Club 1 whilst Club 2 mostly consists of eastern regions. Furthermore, innovation clubs do not demonstrate a convergent behaviour among themselves. According to the empirical results, innovation is heterogeneously distributed across Turkish regions. The existence of innovation clubs indicates the need for region-specific policies rather than “one-size-fits-all” policies.}, number={2}, publisher={Seyfettin ERDOĞAN}