Education and Women's Labour Market Outcomes in India.

Kingdon, Geeta Gandhi; Unni, Jeemol

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Publication Date: 2001

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Education and Women's Labour Market Outcomes in India.

Kingdon, Geeta Gandhi; Unni, Jeemol

Education Economics, v9 n2 p173-196 Aug 2001

A study to determine association between level of female education and gender wage differentials in India finds that while gender-based wage discrimination exits, level of female education is not a significant factor. Finds return on investment rises with education level for both sexes. (Contains 37 references.) (PKP)

Descriptors: Educational Economics, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Human Capital, Labor Market, Postsecondary Education, Statistical Analysis, Womens Education

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: India

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