Application of discrete choice models for the analysis of the NEET phenomenon in Ecuador: differences between men and women
Códigos JEL: J21, J24, J82, J16, J12
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53591/fce.v6n7.20242Keywords:
labor force, employment, human capital, labor force composition, gender economics, family structureAbstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate the sociodemographic characteristics that influence the probability of being NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) in Ecuador, with a particular focus on differences between men and women. In Latin America, there is a clear trend in the NEET phenomenon, where women generally constitute the majority of this group. In Ecuador, it is estimated that around 16.4% of young people aged 15 to 24 do not study or work, with more than two-thirds of this population being women. We employed a logit model to estimate the relationship between the probability of being NEET and sociodemographic variables such as Gender, Area of residence, Years of study, among others. The econometric findings reveal that being female increases the probability of being NEET by 7.3 percentage points. We found evidence of structural issues that seem to systematically increase the probability of being NEET for women, such as marital status. Additionally, belonging to the urban area, being older, having a lower educational level, and having a lower per capita income increase the probability of being NEET in Ecuador.
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