The article, titled "The Effects of Corruption and Inflation on Women's Labor Force Participation: A Quantile Regression Approach," reveals the multidimensional effects of inflation and corruption on women's labor force participation through a comprehensive econometric analysis based on data from 67 countries. The study demonstrates that, particularly in developing countries, women's access to the labor force is not only determined by economic dynamics but also by institutional structure and It offers original contributions to the literature by demonstrating that it is closely linked to the quality of governance.
Key Findings
• Inflation has a decreasing effect on women's labor force participation in many countries. Increasing economic uncertainty and falling real wages weaken the demand for women's employment.
• Reducing corruption positively impacts women's labor force participation, creating a more equitable, transparent, and inclusive economic environment.
• Quantillegible regression findings indicate that corruption is a particularly strong determinant in countries with low female employment.
• The study also revealed that increasing women's labor force participation reduces corruption over time, emphasizing the reciprocal causality.
In these respects, the study demonstrates that women's participation in economic life is not only a matter of equality but also a critical element for macroeconomic stability, institutional structure, transparency, and sustainable development.
Academic Contribution of the Study
The article examines the inflation-corruption-women's employment relationship using quantile regression, revealing vulnerabilities at different points in the distribution, beyond average effects. This approach produces important findings that indicate that differences between country groups should be taken into account in policy design.
Access to the Study Published in the AGATHOS Journal
The full text of the article can be found in the 2025, Volume 16, Issue 2 (Issue 31) issue of the AGATHOS journal.
(DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17489740)
