Uneven US innovation could increase inequality – research

St Louis Fed economist documents rising patent concentration by area

innovation

Innovation is unevenly distributed across the US, potentially worsening income inequality, according to research by the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis.

The paper, authored by economist Aakash Kalyani, was published on May 6. “Innovation is a key driver of economic growth and development, but it is unevenly distributed across the United States,” he says. “The top 10 urban areas in the US account for approximately 48% of all patents filed in the country between 1990 and 2015.”

San Jose and San

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@centralbanking.com or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.centralbanking.com/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@centralbanking.com to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Central Banking? View our subscription options

Register for Central Banking

All fields are mandatory unless otherwise highlighted

This address will be used to create your account