ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY, EDUCATION LEVEL, MARITAL AND CITIZENSHIP STATUSAS DETERMINANTS OF INCOM LEVEL OF SLAVIC IMMIGRANTS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY, EDUCATION LEVEL, MARITAL AND CITIZENSHIP STATUSAS DETERMINANTS OF INCOM LEVEL OF SLAVIC IMMIGRANTS

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to provide some insight into the factors that determine the income level of Slavic immigrants in the US. Better understanding of those human capital factors is crucial for immigrants and the US government in the process of maximization of the social welfare. The following is hypothesized through the paper: 1. Naturalization and marital status have positive effects on annual income level 2. Slavs who speak English fluently experience greater returns on their education level in terms of annual income 3. Slavs who do not speak English fluently will experience lower returns on their education level in terms of annual income.

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