In recent years, China has witnessed fierce competition for talents among cities. There is
evidence that China's first-tier cities are losing their appeal for young talents due to the …

Cities have increasingly asserted their central role in the national economy and in
developing and promoting knowledge and innovation at local and national levels. Scholars …

Ciriaci D. Does university quality influence the interregional mobility of students and
graduates? The case of Italy, Regional Studies. This paper analyses the role that university …

Fratesi U. and Percoco M. Selective migration, regional growth and convergence: evidence
from Italy, Regional Studies. This paper studies the link between regional disparities and …

In this paper, we provide a comprehensive picture of social selectivity in higher education in
Italy by focusing on enrolment and two alternative indicators of success: retention and timely …

Iammarino S. and Marinelli E. Education–job (mis) match and interregional migration: Italian
university graduates' transition to work, Regional Studies. This paper analyses the micro …

Drawing on the concept of human capital externalities, this paper investigates universities'
contribution to regional economies by analysing two types of graduate retention: labour …

This study, which aims to investigate some potential effects derived from the adoption of
performance-oriented funding in the higher education system, is focused on competitive …

University spatial competition for students: the Italian case. Regional Studies. The ability to
attract students has become crucial for the sustainability of universities, especially in …

Human capital has been acknowledged as a key driver for innovation, thereby promoting
regional economic development in the knowledge era. University graduates from China's …