Linguistic Cultures of the World

Quantitative comparisons to be used on a global basis, focusing on over 460 language groups and the impact linguistic groups have upon such factors as economic development, demographic behavior, and general business policies. Some 130,000 statistics are provided.

This work is an examination of borderless markets where national boundaries are no longer the relevant criteria in making international marketing, economic planning, and business decisions. Language is often one critical factor that affects economic development, demographic behavior, and general business policies around the world.

This work is an examination of borderless markets where national boundaries are no longer the relevant criteria in making international marketing, economic planning, and business decisions. Understanding nonpolitical borders is especially important for products and industries that are culture bound and those that require local adaptation. Language is often one critical factor that affects economic development, demographic behavior, and general business policies around the world. Over 130,000 statistics are provided for over 460 language groups covering a number of social, economic, and business variables. A significant review of literature is also inclu