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Erscheinungsjahr: 
2012
Schriftenreihe/Nr.: 
IZA Discussion Papers No. 6845
Verlag: 
Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA), Bonn
Zusammenfassung: 
Using comprehensive data for German establishments (1999-2008), we estimate plant-level production functions to analyze if cultural diversity affects total factor productivity. We distinguish diversity in the establishment's workforce and in the aggregate regional labor force where the plant is located. We find that a larger share of foreign workers - either in the establishment or in the region - does not affect productivity. However, there are strong spillovers associated with the degree of cultural heterogeneity. The aggregate level is, quantitatively, at least as important as the workforce composition inside the establishment. Diversity thus seems to induce externalities beyond the boundaries of a single firm; it improves local business environments.
Schlagwörter: 
cultural diversity
plant-level productivity
knowledge spillovers
JEL: 
R23
J21
J31
Dokumentart: 
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