Review of Social, Economic & Business Studies, 2005, Vol.5/6, 209 – 226
Abstract
The paper attempts to investigate the determinants of female labour supply, i.e. factors influencing women’s decisions to participate to the labour force in North Cyprus for the year 2001. Analysis of data from the survey “Gender Profile in Education and Employment in North Cyprus” suggests that women’s education is the main factor increasing women’s likelihood of participation while age and the residence are also significant factors influencing the women’s labour supply. The findings have also show the effect of patriarchy and cultural factors on the labour supply decisions of North Cypriot women
Keywords: Female Labour Force, Labour Force Participation, North Cyprus.