than in agriculture. In this paper, we examine the sources and consequences of wage and productivity gaps in the U.S. from … for the relatively low labor productivity and wages earned in agriculture. Farm ownership, along with the higher cost of …

tourism for a number of PICs. Moreover, if a strong two-way linkage is established between tourism and agriculture, Pacific …

Women are disadvantaged relative to men, according to key economic, social, and political measures of equality, but in … arbitrary discrimination against women. …

-skilled workers and women. The IMF report highlights that social security contributions and payroll taxes amount to almost 50 percent …

study suggest that it would be beneficial to level the playing field by removing obstacles that prevent women from becoming …

rationalizing government size, shifting resources from low-productivity sectors to higher ones, and encouraging women to enter the …

This paper studies the effects of household income on labor participation and school enrollment of children aged 10 to … 14 in Brazil using a social security reform as a source of exogenous variation in household income. Estimates imply that … the gap between actual and full school enrollment was reduced by 20 percent for girls living in the same household as an …

The proposed SDN discusses the specific macro-critical aspects of women’s participation in the labor market and the … constraints that prevent women from developing their full economic potential. Building on earlier Fund analysis, work undertaken …