Do diasporas affect regional knowledge transfer within host countries?

Abstract

"Interactive regional learning involving various actors is considered a precondition for successful innovations and, hence, for regional development. Diasporas as non-native ethnic groups are regarded as beneficial since they enrich the creative class by broadening the cultural base and introducing new routines. Using data on research and development (R&D) collaboration projects, the analysis provides tentative evidence that the size of diasporas positively affects the region's share of outward R&D linkages enabling the exchange of knowledge. The empirical analysis further confirms that these interactions mainly occur between regions hosting the same diasporas, pointing to a positive effect of ethnic proximity rather than ethnic diversity." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku) ((en))

Cite article

Schneider, L., Kubis, A. & Titze, M. (2019): Do diasporas affect regional knowledge transfer within host countries? A panel analysis of German R&D collaborations. In: Regional Studies. Journal of the Regional Studies Association, Vol. 53, No. 1, p. 17-29. DOI:10.1080/00343404.2017.1391378