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SCIENCE ARTICLE
Impact of female labour force participation on the economic growth: Evidence from Saudi Arabia
1
Humain ressources management, College of Business Administration, Northern Border University, Saudi Arabia
2
Transport technology, Higher Institute of Transport and Logistics of Sousse, University of Sousse, Tunisia, Tunisia
These authors had equal contribution to this work
Submission date: 2024-04-28
Final revision date: 2024-08-08
Acceptance date: 2024-10-02
Online publication date: 2024-11-17
Publication date: 2024-11-27
Corresponding author
Khaled Mokni
Transport technology, Higher Institute of Transport and Logistics of Sousse, University of Sousse, Tunisia, 4000, Sousse, Tunisia
Transport technology, Higher Institute of Transport and Logistics of Sousse, University of Sousse, Tunisia, 4000, Sousse, Tunisia
Management 2024;28(2):106-131
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JEL CLASSIFICATION CODES
J16; J21; J24 ; O15
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ABSTRACT
This study investigates the impact of female labor force participation (FLFP) on the economic growth in Saudi Arabia, a country currently implementing extensive socio-economic reforms. We conduct a sectoral and regional analysis using regression techniques on data from 2015 to 2023. Our findings indicate that FLFP has a statistically significant positive effect on the gross domestic product (GDP) across all regions in Saudi Arabia. However, the impact is not uniform across different sectors. Notably, substantial contributions to GDP growth are observed in the Transport, Storage & Communication, and Community, Social & Personal Services sectors. By addressing the intersectionality of gender dynamics and economic growth, this study provides valuable insights for policymakers, businesses, and stakeholders. These insights are crucial for fostering inclusive economic growth and promoting gender equality as part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives.
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