Migration and the Economics of Language
Migrants arrive in Erfurt, Germany. Acquiring new language skills next big challenge for migrants entering Europe.
In This Episode
More than a million migrants have entered Europe this year according to the International Organization for Migration. In this podcast, we speak with Professor Barry Chiswick who says language acquisition is key to immigrant success. Chiswick says language skills among immigrants are a form of human capital, and can substantially increase potential earnings.
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Bruce Edwards
International Monetary Fund
Bruce Edwards produces the IMF podcast program. He's an award-winning audio producer and journalist who's covered armed conflicts, social unrest, and natural disasters from all corners of the world. He believes economists have an important role in solving the world's problems and aspires to showcase their research in every IMF podcast.
Rhoda Metcalfe
RHODA METCALFE is an independent journalist and audio producer.