THE ROLE OF ENGLISH IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15664693
Keywords:
English language, global economy, international business, education, technology, media, diplomacy, linguistic inequalityAbstract
This paper explores the pivotal role of the English language in driving
global economic development across sectors such as international business, education,
technology, diplomacy, and media. It presents data and scholarly perspectives to
highlight English’s function as both a facilitator of global opportunity and a
contributor to linguistic inequality. Through analysis of global trends, institutional
policies, and the digital economy, the study underscores English’s growing influence
and the need for inclusive language education policies
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