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The Composition of Labor Supply and its Evolution from 2010 to 2016 in Jordan

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  • Caroline Krafft

    (St. Catherine University)

  • Ragui Assaad
  • Caitlyn Keo

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This paper investigates the changing character of labor supply in Jordan in light of recent demographic developments as well as the rapid increases in educational attainment among Jordanians. A particular focus of the paper is on the demographic changes generated by the recent refugee influx. Labor force participation, as well as its components of unemployment and employment, are examined. We examine differential patterns of participation by age, gender, education, and place of residence. Data from the Jordan Labor Market Panel Surveys of 2010 and 2016 are supplemented with annual data from the Jordanian Employment and Unemployment Survey (EUS) for the intervening years.

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  • Caroline Krafft & Ragui Assaad & Caitlyn Keo, 2018. "The Composition of Labor Supply and its Evolution from 2010 to 2016 in Jordan," Working Papers 1183, Economic Research Forum, revised 26 Apr 2018.
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    1. Ibrahim Al Hawarin & Irène Selwaness, 2018. "The Evolution of Social Security in Jordan’s Labor Market: A Critical Comparison Between Pre- and Post- 2010 Social Security Reform," Working Papers 1185, Economic Research Forum, revised 26 Apr 2018.
    2. Krafft Caroline & Assaad Ragui, 2021. "Introducing the Jordan Labor Market Panel Survey 2016," IZA Journal of Development and Migration, Sciendo & Forschungsinstitut zur Zukunft der Arbeit GmbH (IZA), vol. 12(1), pages 1-42, January.
    3. Caroline Krafft & Maia Sieverding & Caitlyn Keo & Colette Salemi, 2018. "Syrian Refugees in Jordan: Demographics, Livelihoods, Education, and Health," Working Papers 1184, Economic Research Forum, revised 26 Apr 2018.
    4. Maia Sieverding & Nasma Berri & Sawsan Abdulrahim, 2018. "Marriage and fertility patterns among Jordanians and Syrian refugees in Jordan," Working Papers 1187, Economic Research Forum, revised 03 May 2018.
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    5. Caroline Krafft & Maia Sieverding, 2018. "Jordan’s fertility stall and resumed decline: an investigation of demographic factors," Working Papers 1193, Economic Research Forum, revised 10 May 2018.
    6. Ragui Assaad & Caroline Krafft & Colette Salemi, 2023. "Socioeconomic Status and the Changing Nature of School-to-Work Transitions in Egypt, Jordan, and Tunisia," ILR Review, Cornell University, ILR School, vol. 76(4), pages 697-723, August.
    7. Krafft Caroline & Assaad Ragui, 2021. "Introducing the Jordan Labor Market Panel Survey 2016," IZA Journal of Development and Migration, Sciendo & Forschungsinstitut zur Zukunft der Arbeit GmbH (IZA), vol. 12(1), pages 1-42, January.
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