Conditional convergence

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Conditional convergence is the tendency of economies with different initial levels of income, but similar economic policies and institutions, to become more similar in income over time.

Definition

According to Macroeconomics by Mankiw (7th edition),

Conditional convergence. The tendency of economies with different initial levels of income, but similar economic policies and institutions, to become more similar in income over time.