Women in the labor market and economic growth in Mexico

Abstract

the objective of this study was to analyze the participation of women in the labor market and the effect on economic growth in Mexico, 2000-2021. Design/Methodology/Approach: three multiple linear regression models were developed using the Ordinary Least Squares method. Results: the most statistically significant variables were the exchange rate, wage and the employed female population. The most significant elasticities were found at an increase of 10.0% of the employed female population, the GDP would increase by 7.83%. For the model where only the employed female population was analized, at an increase of 10% in it, the GDP would increase by 10.01%. Study limitations/Implications: the main limitation was that the information is not available from a single source and the figures vary depending on the official institution. Findings/Conclusions: based on the results obtained, it is concluded that the participation of women in the labor market does increase economic growth.