persistence than previously thought. Finally, we show that persistence is “culture specific" in the sense that the country from …

appropriate role of women in society. We test the hypothesis that traditional agricultural practices influenced the historical …

culture. It also appears that it is not due to selection (i.e., trustworthy or trusting individuals selecting into competitive …

We investigate how vertical unity within a community interacts with horizontal class divisions of an unequal income … distribution. Community is conceptualized in terms of a public good to which all those in the community have equal access, but from … is that the nominal distribution of income could give a misleading picture of tensions in society, both within and across …

The significance of a common language in foreign trade hinges on translation as well as the ability to communicate … explain adequately the impact of a common language on foreign trade. Linguistic diversity at home also promotes foreign trade …. But the most significant linguistic influence of all on foreign trade is the ability to read and write any language …

In this Paper, I explore the relationship between native language and use of the Internet and examine whether English … is likely to retain its first-mover advantage of a large installed base of English language websites. I study this issue … that English language websites are less of a barrier for French-speaking youths than for French-speaking adults in Quebec …