The Causes and Consequences of Increased Female Education and Labor Force Participation in Developing Countries

Rachel Heath and Seema Jayachandran

No 22766, NBER Working Papers from National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc

Abstract: Two important recent trends in most developing countries have are the rise in female labor force participation and the closing of gender gaps in school enrollment. This article begins by exploring the causes of the increases in female education, which include greater job availability and policy interventions that have promoted girls’ education. The article then explores the causes of increased female employment, which include a sectoral shift from “brawn-based” industries to services, as well as policies that have increased girls’ education. The article also discusses the effects of these increases in female education and labor supply, particularly for the well-being of women.

JEL-codes: J16 O15 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016-10
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