SPATIAL DETERMINANTS OF ADEQUATE EMPLOYMENT IN LATIN AMERICA, THE ECUADORIAN CASE

Ramón Cárdenas Jaramillo (), Diego Roldán Monsalve (), Francisco Roldán Araúz () and Pablo Beltrán Romero ()
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Ramón Cárdenas Jaramillo: Universidad de Cuenca
Diego Roldán Monsalve: Universidad de Cuenca
Francisco Roldán Araúz: Universidad de Cuenca
Pablo Beltrán Romero: Universidad de Cuenca

Journal of Smart Economic Growth, 2024, vol. 9, issue 1, 71-91

Abstract: This study employs the Heckman selection model to analyse the dynamics of adequate employment in Ecuador, particularly in the context of spatial determinants. The findings reveal that while formal education significantly boosts employment prospects, its impact on job adequacy is nuanced by regional disparities and local market characteristics. Furthermore, the study uncovers gender disparities, with women facing greater obstacles in both employment access and adequacy. The role of commuting emerges as a critical factor, where infrastructure and urban planning are shown to influence job suitability. Comparatively, the Ecuadorian labour market demonstrates a higher sensitivity to spatial determinants and accessibility issues than its European Union counterparts, indicating that local employment opportunities are more constrained by geographical and infrastructural factors. This research underscores the need for integrated employment policies that consider educational alignment, mobility enhancement, and inclusivity, aimed at strengthening the link between acquired skills and job market needs within the unique Ecuadorian context

Keywords: Adequate Employment; Labour Market; Migration; Commuting; Unemployment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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