Kristin Mammen|Christina Paxson
Women's Work and Economic Development
Princeton University|Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars|Princeton University
using crosscountry dataset microdata india thailand examine womens work status changes economic development several clear patterns emerge womens labor force participation first declines rises development women move work family enterprises work paid employees fertility declines gender gaps education narrow womens education levels spouses appear important determinants womens labor market activities broad welfare indicators mortality rates education levels indicate womens wellbeing improves average development absolute terms relative men