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Polygyny is an institution with deep roots in West Africa. Many papers have attempted to explain the rationality and persistence of this phenomenon through time. Less effort has been devoted to studying the effect of polygyny on household economic behavior. This question is policy relevant given...
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Ethic, Weber suggested an alternative explanation based on culture. Here, a theoretical model confirms that a small change …
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Ethic, Weber suggested an alternative explanation based on culture. Here, a theoretical model confirms that a small change …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005729672
We study how countries can coordinate their national action plans so as to fight global child trafficking. As both the demand and supply of trafficked children are transboundary in scope, international cooperation may be necessary to mitigate cross-country externalities. We show that...
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given work permits from 1950 to 1979, and studies indicators of family migration, inactivity, duration of stay and return … migration, etc. References and statistical tables. …
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ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on data collecting and data analysis for the study of relationships between migration …, technological change and agricultural production - discusses major mechanisms by which migration affects and is affected by … modules to cover (1) small farming enterprises, (2) cottage industries, and (3) attitudes of family members concerning effects …
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Working paper reporting on the impact of the education of women, migration and employment on social roles and social …, family and child-rearing roles, birth control, abortion and cultural factors. Bibliography and tables. …
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developing countries - considers factors affecting women's roles, such as cultural factors, family structure, household size …, marital status, living conditions, etc. Examines changes in fertility, mortality, migration and labour force participation of …
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ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on migration effects for migrant worker families left behind in Lesotho - includes … research results of a survey of migrant households, examines living conditions of married women, and considers migration policy …
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- considering the increasing migration trends and possible economic integration, comments on the need for harmonisation of social …
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