Principales factores que inciden en el desempleo en Ecuador, un breve análisis descriptivo

Abstract

Abstract: This study analyzes trends in the unemployment rate in Ecuador (1990-2023) and its relationship with GDP, inflation and the net enrollment rate. The evolution of these variables was reviewed to identify patterns and analyze how economic factors affect unemployment and the Ecuadorian labor market. The methodology included a descriptive analysis of historical data and the application of Spearman's correlation coefficient. The results show non-significant negative correlations between unemployment and GDP (-0.2430), inflation (-0.1793), and the net enrollment rate (-0.0019). These results indicate that there is insufficient evidence to affirm a significant correlation between the unemployment rate and the other variables during the period studied. The conclusions suggest the need for public policies that diversify the economy, improve education and promote economic stability to effectively address unemployment in Ecuador.