The Economics of Language
Author | : Barry R. Chiswick |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 929 |
Release | : 2007-03-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781135982041 |
ISBN-13 | : 113598204X |
Rating | : 4/5 (04X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Economics of Language by : Barry R. Chiswick
Download or read book The Economics of Language written by Barry R. Chiswick and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-03-08 with total page 929 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by two internationally renowned experts in the field, this book explores the determinants of dominant language proficiency among immigrants and other linguistic minorities and the consequences of this proficiency for the labour market.Using empirical material from a range of countries, including the USA, Canada, Australia and Bolivia, the a