Women''s Labor Supply: A Cross-country Study
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (764 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 3836490234 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 124 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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The main question raised in this work is whether cross-country variations in female labor force participation rates are attributable to cross-country differences in general socioeconomic, demographic, and cultural indicators. The motivation of this work is an attempt to conduct a comprehensive study -covers 45 countries from low, middle, and high income levels- at the aggregate level so that all possible causes of deviations in women's participation rates can be systematically analyzed. Also, to explain the gender-gap in economic activity by introducing socioeconomic, demographic, cultural and political differences among countries as explanatory variables. This work is recommended for people, associations and organizations engaged in enabling and empowering woman for more economic, social, and political involvement in the societies.. Some countries such as Greece, Spain, Egypt, and Jordan have experienced a substantial progress in women's education, yet still have very low rates in women's labor market participation. The world has witnessed large variati
Assistant Professor at The Hashemite University, Jordan. Altarawneh, PhD in Economics at Colorado State University -USA. Fields: Labor Economics, Public Finance, and Economic Development. About the Author Yaseen M.
Fadi Wedyan said Great book, great reference. A great reference for researchers intrested in women's labor in the middle east. Highly recommended. A very helpful reference The book handles a critical question that is needed to be answered in order to boost the women's economical status and consequently their participation in their countries. This book comprehensively reviews many possible factors that can explain the lack of harmony between women's qualifications and their talents' utilization. This is an important issue related to the unexplained socio-economical superiority of the males. Additionally, this is a vital issue needed to be addressed to improve the developed and the developing countries' economies by utilizing all resources including women. The book is handy in its approach to . "Great book on women's economic activity" according to Eva. This book explain the differences in women's economic activity rates among the differnet countries in a good manner. it is clear and simple book. it utilizes the stage of economic development in explanining the variances in female labor force participation rates and shows how the different stages would affect the analysis.
Fields: Labor Economics, Public Finance, and Economic Development. Yaseen M. . Altarawneh, PhD in Economics at Colorado State University -USA. Assistant Professor at The Hashemite University, Jordan