The Mis-Education of Women in Afghanistan: From Wage Premiums to Economic Losses

Rafiuddin Najam, Harry Patrinos and Raja Bentaouet Kattan

No 10888, Policy Research Working Paper Series from The World Bank

Abstract: This paper uses microdata from the Labor Force and Household Surveys conducted in Afghanistan to show the wage premium differences for education between men and women, documenting a significantly larger premium for women. This sharp distinction is causal as demonstrated by analysis of the compulsory schooling law. Recent bans on women’s education and employment are projected to have significant negative impacts on women’s future schooling, wage growth, and national income growth.

Date: 2024-09-03
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