. We use the data on language proficiency in EU and show that, in spite of the widespread knowledge of English, the … though French is the second leading language within the EU, the situation is likely to be reversed after the enlargement. …We introduce the notion of language disenfranchisement which arises if the number of EU working languages is reduced …

Language serves two key functions. It enables communication between agents, which allows for the establishment and … to issues linked with trust, social capital, and cultural identification. While research on the role of language as a … learning process is widespread, there is no evidence on the role of language as a signal of cultural affinity. I pursue this …

category, educational attainment and age at migration impact on immigrant?s language skills. The increased English Proficiency …This study provides an account of the dynamics of the dominant language adjustment process among immigrants in … surveys, some visa classes, but not others, were affected by changes in government policy relating to the role of English …

This paper provides an introduction and overview of my research on the Economics of Language. The approach is that … language skills among immigrants and native-born linguistic minorities are a form of human capital. There are costs and … determinants of destination language proficiency among immigrants. This is based on Exposure, Efficiency and Economic Incentives …

. Education matters more for women in terms of explaining earnings, whereas language skills are relatively more important for men. …

. Learning a new language is an investment in human capital. Migrants must learn the language of their destination country, but … have shown that fluency in a dominant language is important to economic success and increases economic efficiency. However …, maintaining linguistic diversity also has value since language is also an expression of people’s culture. …

. Learning a new language is an investment in human capital. Migrants must learn the language of their destination country, but … have shown that fluency in a dominant language is important to economic success and increases economic efficiency. However …, maintaining linguistic diversity also has value since language is also an expression of people's culture. …

English as a first language. We investigate whether this has an impact on the educational outcomes of native English speakers …

The use of English language for cross-border communications is important in many areas of trade ranging from tourism to … countries where English is not spoken as the first language poses some problems and barriers in achieving aspired regional … cooperation. Efforts have been made by the government to encourage the internalization of the English as a second language. This …