Age and gender differences in Italian workers’ mobility

Abstract

This article studies the provenance and destination of individuals in mobility, by processing the data obtained by ISTAT (Italy’s National Statistical Institute). Disaggregation of the data by sex reveals intermittent labor‐force participation by the female component of the population. Disaggregation of the data by age group shows that this situation persists unchanged over time, given that substantial uniformity of behavior is observed between young women and the female population as a whole. Tournament theory provides grounds to argue that this behavior is Pareto‐inefficient, because it obstructs the optimal allocation of talent in society. The conclusion is drawn that economic policy measures are necessary in order to alter the gender division of labor in its current form.

Citation

Chelli, F. and Rosti, L. (2002), "Age and gender differences in Italian workers’ mobility", International Journal of Manpower, Vol. 23 No. 4, pp. 313-325. https://doi.org/10.1108/01437720210439656