Análisis del mercado laboral ecuatoriano y la repercusión de la COVID-19 por segmentos de población durante el período 2019 - 2024

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Abstract: This paper analyzes the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Ecuadorian labor market during the period 2019-2024, with a focus on different population segments such as: women, youth, informal workers, and disparities between urban and rural environments; the main negative repercussions are detailed, such as the growth of unemployment, labor precariousness and the expansion of labor informality, in addition, the adaptation to telework and labor policies implemented during the health crisis are also explained. Through a quantitative approach based on secondary data from INEC and other official sources, the study provides a detailed overview of the structural transformations experienced by the labor market in Ecuador as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, thus highlighting the need for inclusive and adaptive public policies in order to mitigate the effects of future crises and reduce pre-existing inequalities.