@techreport{110a8b0409e94657a1c2e2f63edc3100,
title = "Parents, Migrant Domestic Workers And Children's Speaking Of A Second Language: Evidence From Hong Kong",
abstract = "This paper explores the effects of different language home environments provided by English-speaking and non-English-speaking migrant domestic workers (MDWs) on Hong Kong children{\textquoteright}s ability to speak English. To isolate MDWs{\textquoteright} language effect from parental and family effects, I use between-siblings comparisons and an empirical model of language acquisition. Results from between-siblings comparisons reveal a clear sign for the positive language effect of English-speaking MDWs. Estimates of the language acquisition model show that a child who is cared for by an English-speaking MDW and who has a bilingual mother is 45 percent more likely to speak English.",
keywords = "Between-siblings analysis, Bilingual children, Educational economics, Migrant domestic workers, Parents, Second language",
author = "Tang, {Sam Hak Kan}",
year = "2015",
language = "English",
series = "Economics Discussion Papers",
publisher = "UWA Business School",
number = "4",
address = "Australia",
type = "WorkingPaper",
institution = "UWA Business School",
}