Publications

Results 1-3 of 3 for Economics Working Papers
December 2012

Inclusive Growth and Gender Inequality

This study examines gender inequality in labor markets in Asia and the Pacific, with a focus on the structural drivers of women’s labor force participation.
December 2012

Economic Growth, Comparative Advantage, and Gender Differences in Schooling Outcomes: Evidence from the Birthweight Differences of Chinese Twins

Using data from two surveys of twins in the PRC and applying a simple model of schooling and occupational choice between males and females, this paper estimates the gender-specific effects of birthweight on a variety of schooling and labor market outcomes.
November 2008

Gender Differences in Remittance Behavior: Evidence from Viet Nam

This paper investigates the role of gender in remittance behavior among migrants using data drawn from the 2004 Vietnam Migration Survey.