Innovation

Skilled immigration, task allocation and the innovation of firms

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Firms can benefit significantly from the experience and expertise of skilled immigrant workers. Image: Unsplash/Metin Ozer

Anna Maria Mayda
Professor of Economics, Georgetown University
Gianluca Orefice
Professor, University of Paris-Dauphine
Gianluca Santoni
Economist, CEPII
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The causal effect of skilled migration on innovation in France's manufacturing sector 1995-2010.
The causal effect of skilled migration on innovation in France's manufacturing sector 1995-2010. Image: CEPR/Mayda et al. (2022)
The impact of skilled immigrant workers on patenting activity in France 1995-2010.
The impact of skilled immigrant workers on patenting activity in France 1995-2010. Image: CEPR/Mayda et al (2022)
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