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The Domestic and International Common Language Database

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  • Gurevich, Tamara

    (U.S. International Trade Commission)

  • Herman, Peter

    (U.S International Trade Commission)

  • Toubal, Farid

    (University of Paris-Dauphine)

  • Yotov, Yoto

    (Drexel University, School of Economics)

Abstract

We construct a new global database on common language. The data cover 242 countries and territories and are based on information about the speakers of 6,674 languages. We provide 8 bilateral measures reflecting different dimensions of linguistic connections, including common official languages, common native and acquired languages, and linguistic proximity across different languages. A key novelty of the dataset is that it includes consistently defined information on linguistic relationships not only between different countries but within the administrative borders of countries as well.

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  • Gurevich, Tamara & Herman, Peter & Toubal, Farid & Yotov, Yoto, 2024. "The Domestic and International Common Language Database," School of Economics Working Paper Series 2024-2, LeBow College of Business, Drexel University.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:drxlwp:2024_002
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    Keywords

    Common language; Ethno-linguistic diversity; Language Data;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • C54 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric Modeling - - - Quantitative Policy Modeling
    • D60 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - General
    • F14 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Empirical Studies of Trade
    • F19 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Other
    • Z13 - Other Special Topics - - Cultural Economics - - - Economic Sociology; Economic Anthropology; Language; Social and Economic Stratification

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