Cities have always been diverse: with respect to function, to housing and to population
groups. Economic activities and employment opportunities can be found concentrated in …

In recent years, the economics of migration literature has shown a substantial growth in
papers exploring host country impacts beyond the labour market. Specifically, researchers …

We propose an index of population diversity based on people's birthplaces and decompose
it into a size (share of immigrants) and a variety (diversity of immigrants) component. We …

While cultural diversity is increasing in cities at a global level as a result of urbanization,
biodiversity is decreasing with a subsequent loss of ecosystem services. It is clear that …

A growing body of research is making links between diversity and the economic
performance of cities and regions. Most of the underlying mechanisms take place within …

The more than doubling of the number of foreign-born residents of developed countries
since 1980 has triggered a high level of research activity regarding the economic …

International migration and innovation diffusion: an eclectic survey. Regional Studies. In the
new era of international mass migration, the role of highly skilled individuals in diffusing …

abstract There is a large consensus among social researchers on the positive role that
human capital plays in economic performances. The standard way to measure the human …

Biculturals, or people who identify with two or more cultures, are said to play an important
role in economic development by starting new ventures. However, little research has …

We propose a novel perspective on migration and cultural change by asking both
theoretically and empirically whether migration is a source of cultural convergence or …