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4. Bilingualism in the Labour Market

Authors : Joanna Clifton-Sprigg, Kerry L. Papps

Published in: Labor Markets, Migration, and Mobility

Publisher: Springer Singapore

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Abstract

The chapter 'Bilingualism in the Labour Market' examines the economic implications of bilingualism in the UK, using data from the Understanding Society survey. It finds that bilingual women earn less than their monolingual counterparts, while men show no significant difference. The negative effect for women is more pronounced in areas with fewer English speakers and is driven by speakers of South Asian or less common languages. The study highlights the importance of controlling for family background and unobservable characteristics in understanding these effects. It also discusses the potential mechanisms behind the observed differences, including skill enhancement, labour market demand, and discrimination.
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Title
Bilingualism in the Labour Market
Authors
Joanna Clifton-Sprigg
Kerry L. Papps
Copyright Year
2021
Publisher
Springer Singapore
Book
Labor Markets, Migration, and Mobility

Print ISBN: 978-981-15-9274-4

Electronic ISBN: 978-981-15-9275-1

Copyright Year: 2021

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-9275-1_4