R&D investments create jobs across board, paper finds

Benefits of innovation are more inclusive than governments and local authorities may realise, expert argues

Innovation creates jobs not only for highly skilled workers but also for those without degree-level education, according to a new study.

Analysis by Carolin Ioramashvili, an economic geographer from the Science Policy Research Unit at the University of Sussex, shows that innovation can be a source of regional employment growth, creating jobs for those with advanced vocational qualifications.