Does the growth of industrial employment depend on its local context? The example of Tunisia

Nejib Chagour, Samia Haddad and Sébastien Bourdin ()
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Nejib Chagour: ECSTRA - Laboratoire d'économie et stratégies des affaires (Carthage, Tunisie) - IHEC - Institut des hautes études commerciales (Carthage, Tunisie) - UCAR - Université de Carthage (Tunisie)
Samia Haddad: ECSTRA - Laboratoire d'économie et stratégies des affaires (Carthage, Tunisie) - IHEC - Institut des hautes études commerciales (Carthage, Tunisie) - UCAR - Université de Carthage (Tunisie)
Sébastien Bourdin: Métis Lab EM Normandie - EM Normandie - École de Management de Normandie = EM Normandie Business School

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Abstract: Based on previous work on industrial development models in developed countries, this study examines the local development of industrial employment in Tunisia during three distinct time periods (2003–19, 2003–10 and 2010–19). The analysis reveals that high levels of industrial specialization and larger firm sizes impede employment growth, while metropolitan areas with a population exceeding 70,000 experience significant increases in employment. Natural amenities, such as a favorable climate and proximity to the coast, have a positive impact on job creation. The main determinants of local employment growth include regional demand, the level of human capital qualification, and accessibility to airports. Investment incentive policies effectively stimulate job creation in designated development zones. These findings provide new evidences regarding the factors that contribute to regional employment disparities in Tunisia and suggest the need for targeted policy interventions.

Keywords: Employment; Local development; Regional disparities; Industrial sector; Tunisia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024-12-16
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Published in Oxford Development Studies, 2024, 53 (1), pp.21-38. ⟨10.1080/13600818.2024.2437378⟩

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DOI: 10.1080/13600818.2024.2437378

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