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tests the existence of cultural gravity effects on the geographic concentration and human capital productivity of immigrants …) local productivity patterns and the immigrants' contribution to them; (ii) the spatial concentration preferences of … concentration and productivity of local human capital. To provide empirical evidence, we compose a cross-sectional database for the …
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Knowledge triggers regional growth. Evidence suggests that skilled labour force concentrates in islands of innovation, determining an advantage for innovative regions and a challenge for lagging ones. We address the role of knowledge in shaping effective markets for skilled labour. Estimates are...
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Most economists measure labor productivity based on activities conducted at places of work and do not consider leisure … production process: leisure can improve individuals’ labor productivity by affecting their self-development. Using empirical data … from 21 OECD countries, this study finds that leisure time has a dual effect on labor productivity in terms of per capita …
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Most economists measure labor productivity based on activities conducted at places of work and do not consider leisure … production process: leisure can improve individuals’ labor productivity by affecting their self-development. Using empirical data … from 21 OECD countries, this study finds that leisure time has a dual effect on labor productivity in terms of per capita …
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