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Kebarangkalian Bekerja Wanita Berkahwin di Malaysia

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  • Abdullah, Norehan

    (Pusat Pengajian Ekonomi, Kewangan dan Perbankan Kolej Perniagaan Universiti Utara Malaysia 06010 UUM Sintok)

  • Ismail, Rahmah

    (Fakulti Ekonomi Dan Pengurusan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 43600 UKM Bangi Selangor)

  • Noor, Zulridah

    (Fakulti Ekonomi Dan Pengurusan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 43600 UKM Bangi Selangor)

  • Ahmad, Fariza

    (Fakulti Ekonomi Dan Pengurusan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 43600 UKM Bangi Selangor)

Abstract

This study identifies the determinants of labor force participation of Malaysian married women and the issue of child care. Using a cross-section data of a survey done in the states of Selangor and Kedah, this study applied a probit model to explore the determinants of labor force participation of Malaysian married women. Consistent with previous studies, the probit analysis shows that the wage rate and number of children aged 18 years and above have positive significant impact on the probability to work, while husband’s income and number of children aged below six years have significant negative impact on married women’s decision to participate in the labor force. Interestingly, this study suggests that an increase in the costs of childcare significantly affects the labor supply of married Malaysian women.

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  • Abdullah, Norehan & Ismail, Rahmah & Noor, Zulridah & Ahmad, Fariza, 2012. "Kebarangkalian Bekerja Wanita Berkahwin di Malaysia," Jurnal Ekonomi Malaysia, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, vol. 46(1), pages 107-117.
    • Handle: RePEc:ukm:jlekon:v:46:y:2012:i:1:p:107-117
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    1. Nor Amna A’liah Mohd Nor & Rusmawati Said, 2014. "Malaysia's Labour Force Participation in Rural and Urban Areas," Asian Economic and Financial Review, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 4(10), pages 1461-1472, October.

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