Arbeitspapier

Migration and innovation: does cultural diversity matter for regional R&D activity?

Recent theoretical research deals with economic costs and benefits of cultural diversity related to immigration. However, empirical evidence regarding the impact of cultural diversity on economic performance is still scarce. This paper investigates the significance of cultural diversity of the workforce on innovation output for a cross-section of German regions. The findings indicate that cultural diversity indeed affects innovative activity. The results suggest that differences in knowledge and capabilities of workers from diverse cultural backgrounds enhance performance of regional R&D sectors. However, education levels are also important. Diversity among highly qualified employees has the strongest impact on innovation output.

Sprache
Englisch

Erschienen in
Series: IAB-Discussion Paper ; No. 14/2006

Klassifikation
Wirtschaft
Single Equation Models; Single Variables: Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models; Quantile Regressions
Innovation and Invention: Processes and Incentives
Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes
Thema
Einwanderung - Auswirkungen
kulturelle Faktoren
Forschung und Entwicklung
Innovationspotenzial
Innovationsfähigkeit
regionale Faktoren
Arbeitskräftestruktur
regionale Herkunft
ausländische Arbeitnehmer
Wissensarbeit
Wissenstransfer
regionale Disparität
Arbeitsmigration - Auswirkungen
Migranten
Qualifikationsniveau
Patente - Quote
regionaler Vergleich

Ereignis
Geistige Schöpfung
(wer)
Niebuhr, Annekatrin
Ereignis
Veröffentlichung
(wer)
Institut für Arbeitsmarkt- und Berufsforschung (IAB)
(wo)
Nürnberg
(wann)
2006

Handle
Letzte Aktualisierung
20.09.2024, 08:23 MESZ

Objekttyp

  • Arbeitspapier

Beteiligte

  • Niebuhr, Annekatrin
  • Institut für Arbeitsmarkt- und Berufsforschung (IAB)

Entstanden

  • 2006

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