India has experienced steady economic growth over the last two decades alongside a
persistent decline in women's labor force participation (LFPR). This paper explores the …

India has experienced steady economic growth over the last two decades alongside a
persistent decline in female labor force participation. This paper explores the relationship …

Female labor force participation rates in urban India between 1987 and 2011 are
surprisingly low and have stagnated since the late 1980s. Despite rising growth, fertility …

Using a cross-country dataset and microdata from India and Thailand, we examine how
women's work status changes with economic development. Several clear patterns emerge …

What explains the decline of the already low female labour force participation rate in India,
particularly during a period of rapid economic growth? Women's economic participation is …

The past three decades have seen the advent of major transformations in the Indian
economy. The economy has achieved average growth rates of 5–9%, education has risen …

The low and declining female labour force participation rate in India despite strong growth
over the past decade is puzzling and stands out among emerging markets. At the same time …

Economic literature shows significant attention towards the role played by Female labour
force in the economic development of nations. The structural changes of economies from …

This paper explores the recent fall in female labour force participation and its socio-
economic determinants in India. The major contribution of this paper is: to explore both micro …

This paper attempts to shed light on the causes behind the recent sharp decline in female
labour force participation in India and to identify factors underpinning the long-term …