WOMEN, WORK, AND BIRTH RATES IN SOUTHEASTERN EUROPE: A REGIONAL PANEL PERSPECTIVE

Marija Trpkova - Nestorovska ()
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Marija Trpkova - Nestorovska: Faculty of Economics-Skopje, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, North Macedonia

No 13, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference "Economic and Business Trends Shaping the Future" 2024 from Faculty of Economics-Skopje, Ss Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje

Abstract: The study explores the interdependence between female labor force participation and fertility dynamics in eight Southeastern European countries during 2000 – 2023, using the crude birth rate as a consistent macro level proxy for fertility in panel regression estimation. The analysis covers eight countries and incorporates economic, educational, and demographic control variables. Results reveal that short-term increases in female employment and tertiary education enrollment are significantly associated with declining birth rates, while economic growth shows a positive effect. Other factors, including part-time employment, urbanization, and parental leave policies, are not statistically significant in the short run. The study underscores the complexity of natality dynamics in transitioning economies and highlights the need for supportive family policies.

Keywords: Birth rates; Female labor force participation; Southeastern Europe; Panel regression; Education; Economic development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C23 F63 I23 J13 J16 O52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 14 pages
Date: 2025-12-15
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