The Determinants Of Women\'s Labour Supply In Urban Zhejiang, China

Abstract

Based on data from socio-economic survey of 1000 women aged 18 to 61, selected through random sampling in urban Zhejiang province (China), conducted between August and October 2003, this research aim to identify the determinants of women's labour supply in urban Zhejiang. Data collection was done through direct personal interview method by researchers properly oriented for the purpose. Probit regression has been used to analyze the data. The determinants of women's labour supply were found to be age, education and presence of other adults in the household. Results showed that the presence of children in the household was found to be insignificant as a determinant of labour market participation. However, Marital status significantly affects women's labour supply.


Journal of Agriculture and Social Research Vol. 4 (2) 2004: 78-89