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November 1994

Czech women in transition

Marianne A. Ferber

Despite a contracting economy from 1989 to 1991, labor force participation of Czech women remains high. Earnings needs, a high divorce rate, and a growing proportion of families headed by women explain the very modest decline in women's participation.

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