Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5061000 | Economics Letters | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Language barriers may be more important to international trade than previously thought. The Language Barrier Index, a newly constructed variable that uses detailed linguistic data, is used to show that language barriers are significantly negatively correlated with bilateral trade.
Research Highlights⺠New variable (Language Barrier Index) quantifies language barriers between countries ⺠Language Barrier Index introduced into gravity model of trade. ⺠The model shows that language barriers are a significant deterrent to bilateral trade.
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Authors
Johannes Lohmann,