Simultaneous determination of home work and market work of women in urban west Africa

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to analyze how women in urban West Africa allocate their time in determining home work and market work. A simultaneous Tobit framework of hours in market work and home work was utilized to carry out the analysis. The model integrated jointness in decisions concerning time in the activities and supported non-participation in either activities. Results indicated that years of formal education had non-linear effects on women's market labor supply. In addition, infrastructural factors have significantly influenced female time in such activities in rural areas in the country.

Social aspects, Women, Africa, Home economics

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Public and private investment and the growth process in developing countries

Article Abstract:

The study looks at matters pertaining to the degree public and private investments affect the long term growth of developing countries. It also considers other factors, determining per capita growth, such as population, human capital formation, and trade orientation. Empirical tests were made using data from 95 developing countries from 1970-90, with results showing that private investment has a greater effect on growth than public sector investment.

Research, Economic aspects, Economic policy, Investments, Developing countries, Economic development

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