Plausibly Exogenous [1286] - Surnames (08/10/2023)
LHS Variable
Quantity and quality of innovation
RHS Variable
Interactions between individuals with different skills, expertise and perspectives
Source of Exogenous Variation
Quasi-random variation in counties' surname compositions, stemming from the interplay between historical fluctuations in immigration and local factors that attract immigrants
- Posch, Schulz, and Henrich (2023), “Surname Diversity, Social Ties and Innovation”