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

model explains the economic origins of culture. It was no accident that the intricate steps of tango emerged in the shabby …

.g., income, education, age, sex, marital status, city size, religion, and is large; a one standard deviation increase in sectoral … culture. It also appears that it is not due to selection (i.e., trustworthy or trusting individuals selecting into competitive …

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 …