Age and gender differences in Italian workers' mobility

This article studies the provenance and destination of individuals in mobility, by processing the data obtained by ISTAT (Italy's National Statistical Institute). Disaggregation of the data by sex reveals intermittent labor-force participation by the female component of the population. Disaggre...

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Published in:International journal of manpower 2002-01, Vol.23 (4), p.313-325
Main Authors: Chelli, Francesco, Rosti, Luisa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Differences
Economic policy
Employment
Females
Gender
Gender differences
Labor force
Labor market
Occupational mobility
Social conditions & trends
Statistical analysis
Studies
Young adults
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Summary:This article studies the provenance and destination of individuals in mobility, by processing the data obtained by ISTAT (Italy's National Statistical Institute). Disaggregation of the data by sex reveals intermittent labor-force participation by the female component of the population. Disaggregation of the data by age group shows that this situation persists unchanged over time, given that substantial uniformity of behavior is observed between young women and the female population as a whole. Tournament theory provides grounds to argue that this behavior is Pareto-inefficient, because it obstructs the optimal allocation of talent in society. The conclusion is drawn that economic policy measures are necessary in order to alter the gender division of labor in its current form.
ISSN:0143-7720
1758-6577
DOI:10.1108/01437720210439656