The dynamics of Peruvians who do not study or work: who they are, how are they doing and how they have changed

Authors

  • José Tavera Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Lima
  • Tilsa Oré Stony Brook University, Nueva York
  • Ramiro Malaga Stony Brook University, Nueva York

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21678/apuntes.80.903

Keywords:

Peru, youth unemployment, out-of-school youth, NEET

Abstract

We analyze the dynamics of the Peruvian NEET population during the last two decades using data from the Peruvian National Household Surveys. We identify the NEET population and its characteristics, classifying it by intensity. We find that the NEET population is primarily urban, made up of women and individuals who have just finished high school. Additionally, we find that a large proportion of women in the NEET population are willing to work. Finally, we observe that the proportion of NEET among the young population is declining over time.

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Published

2017-05-18

How to Cite

Tavera, J., Oré, T., & Malaga, R. (2017). The dynamics of Peruvians who do not study or work: who they are, how are they doing and how they have changed. Apuntes. Social Sciences Journal, 44(80), 5–49. https://doi.org/10.21678/apuntes.80.903

Issue

Apuntes 80

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Articles

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