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What is Theory of Investment in Human Capital

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Economic and Social Implications of Information and Communication Technologies
Analysing the effect of various investments related to human capital, such as education and health, on the well-being of individuals, for example, future income and consumption. There are multiple views on the usefulness of human capital, such as the views of Becker, Gardener, Schultz/Nelson-Phelps, Bowles-Gintis and Spence.
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Information and Communication Technologies and Feminization U Hypothesis: Empirical Analysis for Turkey
Gülsüm Akarsu (Ondokuz Mayıs University, Turkey)
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 19
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-6620-9.ch001
Abstract
The use and dissemination of information and communication technologies contribute to the socio-economic development of countries. Due to information and communication technology improvements, remote working can help to engage different social groups in the labour force. This chapter aims to analyse the effect of information and communication technologies on women's participation in the labour market, considering other essential factors and testing the validity of the Feminization U hypothesis. For the analysis, the author employed panel data on 12 regions of Turkey over 2013-2020. Findings indicate that female internet usage increases women's participation in the labour market, and the Feminization U hypothesis is invalid. Policymakers should develop measures to improve information and communication technologies services to encourage female labour force participation.
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