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The Effects of Social, Political, and Economic Constraints on the Black African's Allocation of Time: Evidence from Oscillating Migrants in the Republic of South Africa

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  • Ault, David E
  • Rutman, Gilbert L

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In this study, the authors examine the factors affecting the relative allocation of time between goldmining and other economic activities and the effects of goldmining income on the welfare of rural African households. Using data obtained from mineworker interviews, they find that an increase in the relative real goldmining wage, other economic alternatives, the availability and productivity of other agricultural labor, and previous mining experience affect the relative allocation of time. The authors' results corroborate certain findings but raise questions about the effects of individual productivity and investments in human capital on wage rates. Copyright 1992 by Royal Economic Society.

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  • Ault, David E & Rutman, Gilbert L, 1992. "The Effects of Social, Political, and Economic Constraints on the Black African's Allocation of Time: Evidence from Oscillating Migrants in the Republic of South Africa," Oxford Economic Papers, Oxford University Press, vol. 44(1), pages 135-165, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:oxecpp:v:44:y:1992:i:1:p:135-65
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