Study on the Determinants of Labor Force Participation in the Philippines (Selected regions) (original) (raw)

Determinants of Labour Force Participation in the Philippines

Malaysian Journal of Economic Studies

This empirical study identifies the main determinants of labour force participation in the Philippines. The results demonstrate that the decision to participate in the labour force is influenced by location, sex, age, marital status and educational level. The rural man, single individual, who is older and possesses a higher educational level is more likely to participate in the labour force. Furthermore, difference in labour force participation rates between the rural and urban areas is due primarily to differences in behavioural responses to variables explaining participation (the coefficient effect) and not so much to differences in sub-population characteristics.

Rate of Participation of Female in Labor Force: An Analysis on Recent Trends

Background: Participation of female in labor force plays a very significant role in attaining sustainable economic growth and development across the globe. As a matter of fact, it has turned out to be a serious issue of concern in labor market, labor organization, academia and media deliberation. The widely discussed fact is also largely interlinked with empowerment of women and gender balance in workforce and development. Keeping this in mind the present study attempts to analysis the pattern and nature of participation rate of female labor as well as tries to find out the reasons of gap between FLFP rate and MLFP rate followed by recommendations to improve it. Materials and Methods: Using a broad descriptive and comparative analytical approach this paper examines the existing nature and pattern of females" participation in labor force with special reference to the rate and hours on the basis of information drawn from secondary sources. Results: The state and ratio of participation of women in labor force varies from country to country due to culture, socioeconomic condition, institutional settings, laws protection and benefits. Equity of wages and other benefits, fair treatments, flexible working hours could motivate women to a large extent towards participation in labor force. Conclusion:Changes in attitude and the mind-set of the employers undoubtedly will result in an influx of motivated women in the labor force.

FemALe LABor ForCe PArtICIPAtIon In ASIA: InDoneSIA Country StuDy

on ongoing and recently completed research and policy studies undertaken by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) staff, consultants, or resource persons. The series deals with key economic and development problems, particularly those facing the Asia and Pacific region; as well as conceptual, analytical, or methodological issues relating to project/program economic analysis, and statistical data and measurement. The series aims to enhance the knowledge on Asia's development and policy challenges; strengthen analytical rigor and quality of ADB's country partnership strategies, and its subregional and country operations; and improve the quality and availability of statistical data and development indicators for monitoring development effectiveness.

Labor Force Participation of Married Women in Punjab (Pakistan)

Journal of Economic and Social …, 2009

This paper highlights the factors that influence the decision of married women (in the age group of 16-60 years) to participate in labor force activities. Employing the probit model on 3911 observations it is found that women's age, women as head of the household, women's education, household poverty, family size, number of girls (5-15 years), number of daughters over 15 years of age, husband's unemployment and low income, and rural locality have a significant positive effect on labor force participation of married women. On the other hand, ownership of assets by the household, household per capita income, being a nuclear family, number of infants, number of sons over 15 years of age, and husband's education have shown a negative effect. Poverty in an overall perspective is found to be the major determinant of the labor force participation of married women.

Recent trends in the gender gap in the labor market in the Philippines

The Philippine Review of Economics, 2020

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Estimating the Determinants of Female Labor Force Participation in Pakistan

2021

The study estimates the factors affecting female labor force participation (FLFP) in Pakistan. For this purpose, the study uses Pakistan Social and Living Standard Measurement Survey data for the year 2013-14 and employs the logit model because of the binary nature of the dependent variable. The results reveal that FLFPhas a positive relationship with the age of the female. Whereas it has u-shaped relation with the education of the women. Females living in a household whose headsare professional; skilled agriculture, forestry, and fishery;elementary occupations like laborer, hawkers, and masonshave more chancesto enterthe labor market as compared to females whose household heads are managers or executives.There is a negative relationship between FLFP and household size. Poverty and female proportion arepull-factors, whereas wages are pull-factor. Further,the impacts of foreign remittanceson FLFParefavorable.

Female Labor Force Participation in Pakistan: A Case of Punjab

Journal of Social and Development Sciences

The present study is an effort to investigate the patterns of female labor force participation in case of Pakistan. In particular, the study analyzed the determinants of female labor force participation decision. The study utilized Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2007-08 data of Punjab. Education is used as a direct human capital variable while; age is a proxy of human capital. The variables used in the analysis are female labour force participation, age, age square, marital status, area, female monthly income, family monthly income, family size, household head education, different classes of female education and employment status. To remove the selectivity bias, the study used Heckman’s (1979) two step procedure. Results of Logit model depicts that household head education, primary, middle, matric & mudrassa education level negatively related with the decision of female labor force participation while, decision towards participation is strong if female belonged to urban area, i...

Women and Labour Force Participation in Malaysia

Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH)

One of the best ways for Malaysia to develop and advance in the future is by increasing economic prospects for women. In this light, even though women’s educational attainment has significantly improved, their participation in the labour force is still significantly lower than men’s. It is believed that this is due to the burden of doing housework and caring for children and the elderly, which women mostly shoulder. This study used the Fifth Malaysian Population and Family Survey (MPFS-5), a nationally representative survey to investigate factors influencing labour force participation among Malaysian women. The probit regression model of participation decision among women, which considers common socio-demographic parameters such as parents and parents-in-law’s presence, marital status, education, age, and the number of children, was applied in this study. The results suggest that the government must devise strategies to help women achieve work-life balance, particularly in improving...