Immigrant Innovators: Generators of Open Innovation

by Ilan Bijaoui

This book examines the role that immigrants play in economic growth through innovation. The author analyzes the immigration policy of selected countries and assesses the impact of policy on innovation. He presents case studies of immigrant innovators and explores the reasons for success (or failure) in order to propose a model for measuring the economic impact of these trailblazers. Further, he shows how immigrant entrepreneurs are key to building new economic ties to their home countries. Researchers and policy makers should read this book in order to gain a greater appreciation of these economic drivers and to make the best use of this creative talent.

221 pages, Hardcover

Published August 6, 2017