Provides a general framework for analysing potential links between trends in fertility and the need for security in old age.

Uses data from 1970 to 1989 for workers 65 and older and covers 46 countries.

Working paper comprising an evaluation of data collecting techniques relating to labour force participation of women workers in developing countries. Discusses census and survey practices and typical questions asked. Attributes under-reporting of the economic role of rural women to questionnaire...

Working paper on the labour market segmentation by sex in industrial sector and service sector employment of women workers in developing countries. Examines trends in occupational structure, occupational status and wage differentials. Reviews women's labour force participation. Bibliography and...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper comprising a statistical analysis of fertility differentials in developing countries - constitutes part of a WEP research project concerned with population and employment. References.

Working paper on the impact of survey questionnaire design, sex of interviewer and sex-proxy status of sample respondent (research method) on reported levels of woman worker labour force participation in developing countries. Comprises a case study of methodological Experiment (Methods Test) in...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper reviewing a research programme concerning demographic changes and the role of women in developing countries - considers factors affecting women's roles, such as cultural factors, family structure, household size, marital status, living conditions, etc. Examines...

Based on 1980 data for 151 countries, analyses labour force participation rates of older people and the factors which influence their labour supply.

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper comprising a preliminary study of the socio-economic determinants of birth rate, comprising a statistical analysis of fertility differentials in developing countries - constitutes part of a WEP research project relating to population and employment. References and...