9320820 Edwards This research examines women's labor supply decisions concerning whether to engage in market work within the home or in an office or other place of business outside of the home--on-site work. The study uses data from the 1990 Census of Population to analyze the determinants of women's choices of work location. The study also examines the effect of a women's choice of work site and work hours on her wage. The results of this study has important implications for the growth of the labor force and the tradeoffs women face between work and family. The findings will also contribute to our understanding of some critical child care issues. ***

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Social and Economic Sciences (SES)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9320820
Program Officer
Monique C. Williams
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1994-06-01
Budget End
1996-05-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1993
Total Cost
$62,129
Indirect Cost
Name
CUNY Queens College
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Flushing
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
11367