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Cultural diversity and plant-level productivity
Using comprehensive data for German establishments, we estimate plant-level production functions to analyze if "cultural diversity" affects total factor productivity. We distinguish diversity in the establishment's workforce (the micro level) and in the aggregate labor force of the region where the plant is located (the macro level). We find that a larger share of foreign workers -- either in the establishment or in the region -- does not affect productivity. However, there are spillovers associated with the degree of fractionalization of the group of foreigners into different nationalities. Regional diversity is at least as important for productivity as micro-level diversity.
Cultural diversity and plant-level productivity
Using comprehensive data for German establishments, we estimate plant-level production functions to analyze if "cultural diversity" affects total factor productivity. We distinguish diversity in the establishment's workforce (the micro level) and in the aggregate labor force of the region where the plant is located (the macro level). We find that a larger share of foreign workers -- either in the establishment or in the region -- does not affect productivity. However, there are spillovers associated with the degree of fractionalization of the group of foreigners into different nationalities. Regional diversity is at least as important for productivity as micro-level diversity.
Cultural diversity and plant-level productivity
Michaela Trax (author) / Stephan Brunow / Jens Suedekum
2015
Article (Journal)
English
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