# Intergenerational mobility fuels innovation in Europe

A study in Nature finds that higher intergenerational social mobility correlates with increased innovation across European countries. The research suggests that societies with greater economic and educational mobility produce more patents and creative output. This highlights the importance of equality of opportunity for driving economic growth and technological progress.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Science
- [Nature](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10736-9) — 2026-07-08