An Overview of the Economics of Language in the U.S. Labor Market: Presentation Notes

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Author: 
Mora, Maria
Year: 
2003
Publisher: 
American Economic Association Summer Minority Program
Publication Location: 
Denver, CO
Description: 

English language ability is correlated with a worker's wages, and limited English proficient (LEP) workers who improve their communications abilities by acquiring better English skills are shown to have greater economic mobility.  These notes, from a presentation in Denver, provide an overview of recent research on the economics of language and looks at the potential implications for LEP workers.

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