Higher education and employment trends in pakistan and comparative imbalance between males and females

Authors

  • Abdul Qadeer Department of Education, University of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
  • Muhammad Hammad Sarwar Department of Education, National University of Modern Languages (NUML) Islamabad.

Keywords:

Education, Employment, Imbalance, Trend in Pakistan

Abstract

This study aims to assess the impact of educational mismatch on income inequality in Pakistan. The research utilizes secondary data spanning around period of twenty years period, from 2000 to date the present. Statistical analysis is conducted on income inequality and, educational attainment, educational attainment of females, and educational expenditure used, in order to evaluate educational mismatch. The findings indicate that both educational attainment and educational expenditure have a positively a effect, suggesting that they contribute to educational mismatch in developing countries. Conversely, the results also demonstrate that the educational attainment of females has a negative impact on h. Higher levels of education among women can enhance income equality in Pakistan. These findings have significant implications for policymakers and governments, who should prioritize efforts to increase female education levels in order to promote greater income equality.

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Published

2024-08-31