Does English proficiency support the economic development of non-English-speaking countries? The case of Asia

• Published in: International journal of educational development Vol. 92; p. 102623
• Main Authors: Li, Yufan, Teng, Weichen, Tsai, Limin, Lin, Tom M.Y.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.07.2022
• Subjects: Bilingual nation; Economic development; English education; English proficiency; Human development; Language policy; Human development; Language policy; English education; Bilingual nation; Economic development; English proficiency

In this study, the relationship between the English proficiency and economic development of Asian countries is analyzed using panel data regression. The results indicate that English proficiency exerts a significant effect on economic development, but the effect is fully mediated by economic policie...