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Language nuances, trust and economic growth

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  • Alberto Chong
  • Jorge Guillen
  • Vanessa Rios

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  • Alberto Chong & Jorge Guillen & Vanessa Rios, 2010. "Language nuances, trust and economic growth," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 143(1), pages 191-208, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:pubcho:v:143:y:2010:i:1:p:191-208
    DOI: 10.1007/s11127-009-9497-9
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    Keywords

    Linguistics; Culture; English; Trust; Governance; Institutions; Canada; Z13; O51;
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    JEL classification:

    • Z13 - Other Special Topics - - Cultural Economics - - - Economic Sociology; Economic Anthropology; Language; Social and Economic Stratification
    • O51 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economywide Country Studies - - - U.S.; Canada

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