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100	1		_aFatima, Goher.
245			_aGender inequality in human capital accumulation and economic growth _h[electronic resource] : _ba comparative analysis of Pakistan and Sri Lanka / _cGoher Fatima.
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520			_aEven though the significance of human capital in the growth literature is well established, little evidence is available on the role of education on growth segregated on a gender basis. The present study has focused on the importance of female education and employment and queried to what extent gender inequality in education and employment has an impact on economic growth in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. To answer this question, a simultaneous equations model covering time period of 1975–2009 has been used and the Generalized Method of Moment (GMM) has been applied. The results have confirmed that the gender gap in education has induced an adverse impact on economic growth, both directly and indirectly, through rapid population growth and low investment. Results also show that though there is gender inequality in human capital accumulation in both counties but the intensity is higher in Pakistan as compared to Sri Lanka. The study explored the opportunities to encourage the role of females in the developmental activities of these countries. In view of the fact that gender inequality in education is critical for growth, the study recommends that rather than slashing the PSDP (Public Sector Development Program), Pakistan needs to promote investment in human capital and that there should be equal opportunity for education and employment for both males and females in both south Asian Countries.
538			_aMode of access: Internet.
653			_afemale education, female economic participation, GDP growth, population growth, South Asian countries, Generalized Method of Moment
773	0		_tAsia Pacific journal of social work and development. _g2013, Vol. 23, No.4 _x0218-5385
856			_uhttp://ezproxy01.ny.edu.hk:2048/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02185385.2013.778786 _zClick here to access full-text article
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