Document Type
Working Paper
Publication Date
2012
Abstract
This working paper investigates the evolution of the Egyptian labor market during the world financial crisis period. There has been a mild decline in unemployment, combined with a slight increase in both labor force participation and employment to population ratio. Some subgroups of workers have been more vulnerable than others during the crisis period. The results of this paper concur with the historical experience, which suggests that young, old, unskilled and female workers are more likely to bear the brunt of an economic downturn.
DOI
10.31899/pgy1.1017
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Roushdy, Rania and May Gadallah. 2012. "Informality and labor market dynamics during economic downturns: Evidence from Egypt," Gender and Work in the MENA Region Working Paper no. 26. Cairo: Population Council.
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