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Labor Force Participation in Southern Rural Labor Markets
Author(s) -
Scott Loren C.,
Smith Lewis H.,
Rungeling Brian
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
american journal of agricultural economics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.949
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1467-8276
pISSN - 0002-9092
DOI - 10.2307/1240016
Subject(s) - probit model , probit , demographic economics , sample (material) , wage , labour economics , ordered probit , economics , chemistry , chromatography , econometrics
Despite the extensive study of labor force participation rates, factors influencing the labor force status of rural workers have received relatively little attention. Employing primary data from interviews conducted in four southern rural counties, this study investigates the major determinants of labor force participation among six subgroups in the sample. Evidence from probit analysis indicates the critical role of health in the participation decision of virtually all subgroups. The expected wage is found to significantly influence the participation decision of secondary, but not primary, workers. Manpower policies involving day‐care centers, discrimination, and job training are also investigated.