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Survey of factors influencing married female labor force participation : The case of Japan and the U.S.
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| Abstract | Increasing the female labor force participation rate (LFPR) has been a much-discussed topic of economics. Japan and the United States, two economically developed countries, have exhibited very differe...nt, if not opposite, trends of their respective female LFPRs over the past few decades. Japanʼs LFPR has shown an upward trend, whereas the U.S. LFPR has remained stagnant for the past few decades. This survey provides a comprehensive review of the literature related to changes in LFPRs in Japan and the U.S. over recent decades with attempts to draw insights from these two labor markets displaying quite different trajectories. Existing research has emphasized policy, employment structure, and preferences. A review of the literature suggests that family-friendly policies are responsible for the widely differing LFPRs of Japan and the United States. The lack of policy support makes it difficult for U.S. women to return to the labor force after childbirth. In contrast, LFPR in Japan has increased steadily with the introduction of a series of family-friendly policies. Furthermore, this survey reveals that Japan does not exhibit more favorable outcomes in the female labor market than the United States. The influx of women into the Japanese labor market is rarely to fill high-paying or managerial positions. Results show that a preference for traditional gender norms is at the root of this phenomenon.show more |
| Table of Contents | １ Introduction ２ Trends of LFPRs ３ Factors Affecting Labor Supply ４ Factors Affecting Labor Preference ５ Summary of the Household Labor Supply Model ６ Conclusion |
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| Created Date | 2021.08.05 |
| Modified Date | 2021.08.05 |