Abstract
The study investigates the issue of out of labor force women in
Pakistan, one of the possible causes of the lowest FLFP rate of
Pakistan amongst the South Asian regional countries. The study uses
PSLM (2013-14) household survey data and explores different socioeconomic and demographic factors which are influencing educated
women to stay out of the labor force. It concludes that women, who
belong to the younger age groups living in urban areas, belonging to
higher consumption groups, who have the youngest children at home
are more likely to be out of the labor force. The women whose
employment decisions are taken by the heads of the households are
also more likely to be out of the labor force. As the education levels
of the women increase, they are less likely to stay out of the labor
force. The results of the study provides useful insights to
policymakers to formulate different policies to motivate women to
participate in labor market activities.
Zubaria Andlib, Aliya H. Khan. (2019) The Paradox of Out of Labor Force Educated Women in Pakistan: Evidence from PSLM 2013-14 Household Survey, The Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences, Volume-27, Issue-2.
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