Little systematic analysis exists regarding hypothesized special labor market conditions for women in developing countries. This study explores such relations in Nicaragua and points out: Small children affect participation less than in developed countries, schooling and experience have major...

The paper analyzes the recently initiated Financial Assistance Plan (FAP) of Government of Botswana within the framework of the incentives created for a profit-maximizing firm. The results suggest that it is very difficult to devise indirect second-best policies if there is considerable...