El crecimiento de los sectores económicos y su impacto en el mercado laboral ecuatoriano durante el periodo 2009-2017

Abstract

Abstract: Obtainingstatistical information on the main indicators of the labor market and the Gross Added Value (GVA) in the ecuadorian economyresults simple. But, what kind of relationship exists between these fields? Is it possible to speak of correlation and causality? Does the ecuadorian context comply with the theoretical precepts?This research investigates these issuesthrough econometric modeling with panel data, strategically collecting the secondary information obtained for the defined period (2009-2017) from a provincial perspective. With this purpose, the work contrasts the estimates obtained with empirical evidence from a regional and global scheme. Among the main results is the heterogeneity of the productive sector that implies different levels of impact on labor states(unemployment, underemployment and informality). On the other hand, non-compliance with Okun's law stands out, explained by a positive relationship between unemployment and the productive sector. Likewise, it is highlighted that underemployment and informality constitute the labor states with the highest concentration of the labor force, suggesting the need for a new focus on local public policies.