Knowledge Spill Over in Information Migration (Cluster Research)

Further continuing to think about economic clusters and their ability to rapidly innovate industries and possibly create new industries if the factors are in alignment.  I have been using what such studies might look in a Delta County model.  Delta County, MI is a rural semi isolated location that holds notable untapped potential to form a cluster. The possibilities of attracting new investment interest FDI, and tourism are higher than other locations based on geography, infrastructure, quality of life and more.

The study below highlights how migration of knowledge can improve innovation. The term migration is of less concern than moving talent where it can share new innovations and disseminate knowledge. In my model one would utilize local skill trades knowledge to feed industries. Attracting talent, entrepreneurs, investors, etc. into the local market can improve supportive factors of innovation. Quality of life and sense of community contributes to talent attraction and retention.

Knowledge spillovers through high-skilled migration network: evidence from OECD countries.

Barabuffi, S., Costantini, V., Leone Sciabolazza, V., & Paglialunga, E. (2025). Knowledge spillovers through high-skilled migration network: evidence from OECD countries. Industry and Innovation, 1–31. https://doi.org/10.1080/13662716.2025.2451398