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

Citation Type: Conference Paper

Publication Year: 2003

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Abstract: 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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Authors: Mora, Marie T.

Conference Name: American Economic Association Summer Minority Program

Publisher Location: Denver, CO

Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Migration and Immigration, Poverty and Welfare

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