Labor and Economic Growth in Zimbabwe

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  • Clainos Chidoko Faculty of Commerce, Great Zimbabwe University, Masvingo, Zimbabwe

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18488/journal.29/2014.1.4/29.4.24.29

Abstract

The study investigates the impact of labour on economic growth in Zimbabwe. The research uses a simple Ordinary Least Squares regression modeling method. The results suggest that labour and capital impact positively on Zimbabwe’s economic growth. The study recommends the government to pursue an employment-intensive strategy. It also recommends the government to develop an education and training system geared towards employment creation.

Keywords:

Human capital, Labour, Economic growth, Unemployment, Gross domestic product, Government expenditure, Informal sector

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Published

2014-04-15

How to Cite

Chidoko, C. . (2014). Labor and Economic Growth in Zimbabwe. The Economics and Finance Letters, 1(4), 24–29. https://doi.org/10.18488/journal.29/2014.1.4/29.4.24.29

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