Female work participation in West Bengal is one of the lowest among all the states in India. However, it varies widely across the state’s 341 blocks. An analysis of some block level characteristics based on Census 2001 data show that female work participation varies inversely with the...

Der Bericht faßt die wichtigsten Ergebnisse einer Analyse des sächsischen Arbeitsmarktes zusammen. Danach ist die dortige Lage äußerst gespannt. Mit 15,5 % ist die Arbeitslosenquote zwar knapp unter dem Durchschnitt der neuen Bundesländer, aber die wirtschaftliche Lage der Unternehmen, die...

Discusses gender issues relevant to labour statistics, measurement methodologies and dissemination practices.

Discusses gender issues relevant to labour statistics, measurement methodologies and dissemination practices.

Provides estimates and projections of the ecomically active population to 2010.

Describes the effect of HIV/AIDS on East African society and makes recommendations for actions to be taken and research to be carried out.

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...