Abstract
Through an analysis of 497 foreign researchers in Italy and Portugal we verify the impact of home linkages on return mobility choices and scientific productivity. We consider the presence of several different types of linkages of the researchers working abroad with their country of origin and control for the most relevant contextual factors (age, research area, position in the host country, etc.). The probability of return to their home country and scientific productivity in the host country are both higher for researchers that maintain home linkages. We conclude that the presence of home linkages directly benefits both countries in addition to the indirect benefit of expanding the scientific networks. Policy implications and suggestions for further research are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1655-1665 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Research Policy |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2012 |
Keywords
- Brain drain
- Home country linkages
- Migration
- Mobility
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Strategy and Management
- Management Science and Operations Research
- Management of Technology and Innovation