The trade openness-gender wage differential nexus: Household-level evidence from Ghana

被引:3
作者
Orkoh, Emmanuel [1 ]
Blaauw, Derick [1 ]
Claassen, Carike [1 ]
机构
[1] North West Univ, Sch Econ Sci, Potchefstroom Campus,Private Bag X6001, ZA-2520 Potchefstroom, South Africa
关键词
gender wage differential; household; Oaxaca decomposition; trade openness; EXPORT-LED GROWTH; SAMPLE SELECTION; LIBERALIZATION; INEQUALITY; POVERTY; IMPACT; GAP;
D O I
10.1111/rode.12853
中图分类号
F0 [经济学]; F1 [世界各国经济概况、经济史、经济地理]; C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号
0201 ; 020105 ; 03 ; 0303 ;
摘要
The literature on trade openness-gender wage differential nexus in developing countries has revealed heterogeneous findings that reflect the opposing theoretical perspectives and the need for more country-specific analyses that will allow for proper policy targeting and implementation. This paper contributes to the growing literature on this issue from a Ghanaian perspective using disaggregated household data. The Oaxaca decomposition estimates show a wage gap of approximately 21% and evidence of the endogenous growth theory that trade openness widens the gender wage gap particularly among urban and low-skilled workers. The Ministry of Trade and Industry must collaborate with the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations to review the existing labor and investment policies to improve the wages and other working conditions of women engaged in trade-oriented economic activities, including the nontraditional export that has experienced higher integration into global trade in recent years.
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页码:156 / 179
页数:24
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