An Economic Analysis of Canadian Language Policies; A Model and Its Implementation.

Ridler, Neil B.; Pons-Ridler, Suzanne

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Publication Date: 1986

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An Economic Analysis of Canadian Language Policies; A Model and Its Implementation.

Ridler, Neil B.; Pons-Ridler, Suzanne

Language Problems and Language Planning, v10 n1 p42-58 Spr 1986

Uses economic analysis to study second language policies of French as an international language or as an official language of Canada. Policies to shift the demand and supply of languages are compared for their potential impact. Demand appears to be a more efficacious policy than supply. (Author/DJD)

Descriptors: Biculturalism, Bilingualism, Economic Factors, Foreign Countries, French, Government Role, Language Attitudes, Language Planning, Language Role

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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