to push forward the global frontier, but mere production of knowledge does not guarantee that others are able to build on …

to push forward the global frontier, but mere production of knowledge does not guarantee that others are able to build on …

driven by knowledge flows that are triggered by emigrants. While skilled migrants are not inventing in their home country … anymore, they contribute to cross-border knowledge and technology diffusion and thus help less advanced countries to catch up …

, either by the adoption of new products, or by knowledge gains and improved use of traditional materials, and both …

Following Garicano (2000), we consider groups whose members decide what knowledge to acquire and how to use this … knowledge in production. If efficient production requires common knowledge, all group members should become workers and acquire … common knowledge. But if efficient production requires diverse knowledge, one group member should become manager, acquire …

driven by knowledge-intensive industries, and by workers in occupations intensive in analytical and managerial skills …