IMF-induced structural adjustment programs and women in Ecuador

Yassaman Saadatmand; Michael Toma

doi:10.1007/s11294-008-9147-x

IMF-induced structural adjustment programs and women in Ecuador

Yassaman Saadatmand, Michael Toma

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This study examines the affect of IMF-induced structural adjustment programs on several key indicators regarding the status of women in Ecuador. In particular, we focus on the evolution of female primary and secondary school enrollment and female labor force participation in time series data from 1987 to 2003. The analysis is conducted using ordinary least squares regression with corrections for heteroscedasticity. The findings suggest that structural adjustment programs reduced female enrollment in primary and secondary schools and caused a reduction in the reported female labor force participation rate.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	181-190
Number of pages	10
Journal	International Advances in Economic Research
Volume	14
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11294-008-9147-x
State	Published - May 2008

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General Economics, Econometrics and Finance

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Ecuador
International Monetary Fund
Labor markets
Primary education
Secondary education
Structural adjustment programs
Women

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