Abstract
We present a model in which the social norms regarding women's labor force participation (LFP) differ from the norms concerning men's. Assuming that these norms depend on past rates of women LFP creates a gradual increase in women LFP.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 193-198 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Economics Letters |
Volume | 75 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Social norms
- Tradition
- Women's labor force participation