جلد
شمارہ
مقالے کی قسم
زبان


تلخیص
This study analyzes personal, socio-economic and household factors that determine the female hours supply to income generating activities in rural and urban areas of Southern Punjab (Pakistan). The study is based on data collected through conducting a household survey during 2013. A sample of 124 female workers in cottage industry is selected in rural and urban areas. By using ordinary least squares estimation technique, the study results indicate that educational dummies, technical education, joint family set up and headship are the major factors which influence female workers to supply hours in cottage industry in informal sector to improve living standard.

Durdana Qaiser Gillani. (2015) FEMALE LABOR SUPPLY, POVERTY AND INFORMAL SECTOR EMPLOYMENT: A MICRO STUDY, Journal of the Punjab University Historical Society, Volume 28, Issue 1.
  • Views 594
  • Downloads 58