Individual Choice or Policies? Drivers of Female Employment in Europe
March 7, 2016
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Summary
Female labor force participation has increased markedly in many European countries during the past decades. Nonetheless, participation rates remain low in some economies, and a significant gender gap persists in most countries. Using micro-level data to control for factors that influence personal choice, we re-examine the determinants of female employment in Europe. The results highlight the importance of positive attitudes towards women working and individual characteristics such as years of education and number of children. However, even after controlling for these factors, policies are also key drivers of female employment.
Subject: Employment, Gender, Gender diversity, Labor, Labor force participation, Women
Keywords: childcare provision, country, Employment, employment decision, employment rate, Europe, family allowance, Gender diversity, gender employment gap, gender gaps, International Social Survey Programme, Labor force participation, labor markets, policy, wage, Women, WP
Pages:
44
Volume:
2016
DOI:
Issue:
049
Series:
Working Paper No. 2016/049
Stock No:
WPIEA2016049
ISBN:
9781513551364
ISSN:
1018-5941
