This paper tests for one mechanism that can explain the existence of a language barrier to trade. Specifically, I ask … Canadian provinces that know the other's language(s). I find that trade in industries with a need to communicate directly … (orally) with importers increases with the probability that people in another province speak the same language. This finding …

This paper tests for one mechanism that can explain the existence of a language barrier to trade. Specifically, I ask … Canadian provinces that know the other's language(s). I find that trade in industries with a need to communicate directly … (orally) with importers increases with the probability that people in another province speak the same language. This finding …

This paper tests for one mechanism that can explain the existence of a language barrier to trade. Specifically, I ask … Canadian provinces that know the other's language(s). I find that trade in industries with a need to communicate directly … (orally) with importers increases with the probability that people in another province speak the same language. This finding …

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 …

threat President Trump has made if the proposed United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is not passed by the U.S. Congress. We … the biggest loser; Canada is the biggest loser. Canada's welfare (per capita income) loss of 2.11 percent is nearly two …