Spatial differences in the labour force participation of married women: the case of Israel's peripheral areas

Fleischer, Aliza; Applebaum, Levia

doi:10.1016/0743-0167(92)90006-r

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“…We have found that the locality of the household (urban or rural) has a significant effect on the labor force participation of women (see also Salway et al , 2003 for Bangladesh; Fleischer and Applebaun, 1992 for Israel). Rural women are more likely to participate in economic activities as compared to urban women (see also Jamil, 2001 for Pakistan).…”

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Labor force participation of married women in Punjab (Pakistan)

Azid

Khan

Alamasi

2010

International Journal of Social Economics

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 89%