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Female Labor Supply: Why is the US Falling Behind?
by
Francine D. Blau, Lawrence M. Kahn
(January 2013)
published in: American Economic Review: Papers & Proceedings, 2013, 103 (3), 251-256
Abstract:
In 1990, the US had the sixth highest female labor participation rate among 22 OECD countries. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 17th. We find that the expansion of "family-friendly" policies including parental leave and part-time work entitlements in other OECD countries explains 28-29% of the decrease in US women's labor force participation relative to these other countries. However, these policies also appear to encourage part-time work and employment in lower level positions: US women are more likely than women in other countries to have full time jobs and to work as managers or professionals.
Text: See Discussion Paper No. 7140 
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