Investing in Rural Youth in the Asia and the Pacific Region

Briones, Roehlano M.

doi:10.2139/ssrn.3532483

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“…These problematic workers will generally return to the village and switch professions from non-agricultural activities back to agricultural activities (Yuniar, 2020). This transition of professions is in line with the results of a study by Briones (2019) which reveals that in Asian and Pacific countries, labor force participation is higher in rural areas. The agricultural sector itself is affected by social restrictions, such as disruption in: distribution of agricultural inputs, provision of farm labor, marketing of agricultural products from traders to consumers (Zulfa et al, 2020).…”

Section: Impact Of Covid-19 On Workforcesupporting

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The Effect of Labor Utilization and Rice Farming Income Due to Covid-19 in Kendal Regency

Aldillah¹,

Agustian²,

Darwis³

et al. 2021

Socio. econ. pol. stud.

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The Covid-19 attack had a negative impact on the economy and human health. At the beginning of the pandemic period in the second quarter of 2020, the GDP of all agricultural sector businesses experienced positive growth and the food crop sub-sector made the largest contribution. On the other hand, employment in the agricultural sector decreased 0.42%. The purpose of this paper is to determine the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on labor use and rice farming income in Kendal Regency. The effect of the use of labor is reflected in the input-output table. Income changes use a partial budget analysis. From the results of the analysis, it can be seen that the farmer’s income has decreased by Rp. 2,785,000 per ha. The decline in income was due to a 26% decrease in production. The decline in production is due to farmers reducing their use of fertilizers and medicines. During the pandemic, farmers reduced the use of outside labor from 87% to 69%. In order to reduce farmers’ losses, it is recommended that the government help provide input production facilities which are distributed directly to farmers, and reduce crowds by increasing the availability and use of agricultural tools (mechanization).

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Section: Impact Of Covid-19 On Workforcesupporting

confidence: 88%

The Effect of Labor Utilization and Rice Farming Income Due to Covid-19 in Kendal Regency

Aldillah¹,

Agustian²,

Darwis³

et al. 2021

Socio. econ. pol. stud.

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“…That is, the primary sector (agriculture) seems able to absorb some excess female youth labor supply (Signorelli, 2017). Rural youth, therefore, have lower reservation wages and are less willing to wait for better job opportunities in the downward economy (Briones, 2019).…”

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Does gender matter for the unemployment hysteresis effect among Asian countries?

Tao

2021

IJM

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PurposeThis study aims to examine the unemployment hysteresis effects from the perspective of the heterogeneity of genders within Asian countries.Design/methodology/approachThe authors use the annual unemployment rate dataset of 12 Asian countries ranging from 1991–2020. Traditional unit root tests are initially employed to investigate the unemployment hysteresis effect. Considering the structural break and cross-section dependence problems, the sequential panel selection method (SPSM) and the Kapetanios–Snell–Shin (KSS) panel unit root test with Fourier functions have proven to be more applicable.FindingsThe empirical results indicate that the unemployment rate is stationary in most Asian regions for both females and males, which confirms the mean reversion process of the natural unemployment hypothesis. This suggests that these countries' unemployment rates are flexible to quickly revert to its long-run equilibrium determined by the labor markets. However, only the female unemployment rate in Pakistan and Nepal and adult female unemployment rates in these two economies present non-stationary series. In line with the unemployment hysteresis effect, it means shocks will leave a permanent impact on their labor market.Practical implicationsOn the one hand, in most of the Asian countries, it can be inferred that the trade-off between inflation and unemployment is temporary because the natural unemployment hypothesis holds. Therefore, policymakers may consider using monetary policy as a tool to control inflation and stimulate growth during a recession. Such policy measures should not have a long-run impact on unemployment or cause a permanent shift in the natural unemployment rate. On the other hand, the government should implement active labor protective programs such as education or training schemes, job search assistance programs and maternity protection, especially for female adults, to reduce the negative shocks in the economic downturn, which is beneficial for them away from being long-term unemployed. It is also necessary to improve the labor unions to reduce the discrimination between female and male labors.Originality/valueThis paper innovatively concentrates on the heterogeneity performances between genders about the unemployment hysteresis effect within Asian countries. Furthermore, taking into account the age-specific characteristics, the youth and adult unemployment rates have been investigated. Additionally, the approximation of bootstrap distribution and the advanced panel KSS unit root test with a Fourier function are employed. Thereby, targeted policies for the government can be applied to reduce the discrimination and negative shocks on female adults in the labor market.

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“…However, there are only a few studies on the attachment of young people studying in cities to rural areas and their intention to visit. Understanding the attitudes and perceptions of young city-dwellers towards rural areas is important to support and developing rural communities [47][48][49]. Further, encouraging young urban dwellers to focus on and strengthen their attachment to rural areas is crucial for enhancing the quality of life, economic opportunities, and environmental sustainability in these regions, in line with national policies and global sustainable development goals [50][51][52][53].…”

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College Students’ Perceptions of and Place Attachment to Rural Areas: Case Study of Japan and China

Mao

Danniswari

et al. 2023

Youth

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Rural areas are facing increasing challenges including declining populations, advanced aging, and a lack of successors. This study aimed to investigate the perceptions of rural areas among Chinese and Japanese university students living in urban areas and analyze the determinants influencing their rural attachment and willingness to reside there. A total of 259 students (126 Japanese students in Chiba and 133 Chinese students in Zhengzhou) were surveyed using the place attachment scale, and asked to describe their past experiences in rural areas. Semantic analysis was employed to further explore issues related to their previous rural visit experiences. The results revealed that students’ place of birth, visiting experience, satisfaction with rural areas, interaction with local people, and convenience of accessing rural areas all influenced their attachment and willingness to move to rural areas. Chinese students expressed greater concerns regarding hygiene issues, while Japanese students were more concerned about safety. This study offers some recommendations: promoting educational resources in rural areas and addressing hygiene issues, such as unclean restrooms, in China. In Japan, the focus should be on continued promotion of rural tourism, providing more education on safe driving and environmental safety for university students, and enhancing more access to rural areas through student transportation discounts.

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Investing in Rural Youth in the Asia and the Pacific Region

Cited by 3 publications

References 28 publications

The Effect of Labor Utilization and Rice Farming Income Due to Covid-19 in Kendal Regency

The Effect of Labor Utilization and Rice Farming Income Due to Covid-19 in Kendal Regency

Does gender matter for the unemployment hysteresis effect among Asian countries?

College Students’ Perceptions of and Place Attachment to Rural Areas: Case Study of Japan and China

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