The causes and consequences of increased female education and labor force participation in developing countries

Rachel Heath; Seema Jayachandran

doi:10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190628963.013.10

The causes and consequences of increased female education and labor force participation in developing countries

Rachel Heath, Seema Jayachandran

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Abstract

Two important recent trends in most developing countries 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.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	The Oxford Handbook of Women and the Economy
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Pages	345-367
Number of pages	23
ISBN (Electronic)	9780190628963
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190628963.013.10
State	Published - Jan 1 2017
Externally published	Yes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

General Economics, Econometrics and Finance
General Business, Management and Accounting

Keywords

Developing countries
Female education
Female employment
Gender gap
Labor force

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