UID:
edoccha_9958108232702883
Format:
1 online resource (32 p.)
ISBN:
1-4983-5279-0
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1-4983-7174-4
Series Statement:
IMF Working Papers
Content:
This paper examines the determinants of female labor force participation in India, against the backdrop of India having one of the lowest participation rates for women among peer countries. Using extensive Indian household survey data, we model the labor force participation choices of women, conditional on demographic characteristics and education, as well as looking at the influence of state-level labor market flexibility and other state policies. Our main finding is that a number of policy initiatives can help boost female economic participation in the states of India, including increased labor market flexibility, investment in infrastructure, and enhanced social spending.
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Description based upon print version of record.
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Cover; Contents; I. Introduction; II. Related Literature; III. Data and Stylized Facts on Female Labor Force Participation; IV. Econometric Specification; V. Results; VI. Conclusion; Tables; 1. Determinants of Labor Force Participation; 2. Labor Market Flexibility; 3a. Formal and Informal Employment: Contract Employees; 3b. Formal and Informal Employment: By Location; 3c. Formal and Informal Employment: Small Enterprises; 4. State Expenditure on Social Sector; 5. State Infrastructure; 6. National Rural Employment Guarantee; References
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1-4983-1500-3
Language:
English
