Explaining the MENA paradox: Rising educational attainment yet stagnant female labor force participation

<b>Background</b>: Despite rapidly rising female educational attainment and the closing, if not reversal, of the gender gap in education, female labor force participation rates in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region remain low and stagnant. This phenomenon is known as the MENA...

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Main Authors: Ragui Assaad, Rana Hendy, Moundir Lassassi, Shaimaa Yassin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research 2020-09-01
Series:Demographic Research
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Online Access:https://www.demographic-research.org/articles/volume/43/28