Time Series Analysis for Effect of the Minimum Wage on Female Employment in Turkey
Güler GÜNSOY,  Seda TEKELİ

Abstract
The effect of the minimum wage on female employment in Turkey is analyzed for the period 1988–2009. The econometric framework utilizes Granger Causality Test, Kaitz Index, Impulse-Response Functions and VAR Analysis. The purpose of this paper is to determine the presence and direction of any relationshipbetween minimum wage and female employment in Turkey. The findings indicate no significant relationship between minimum wage and female employment in Turkey. These findings support those in the empirical literature, reporting non-significant connection between minimum wage and employment. In this sense, this paper emphasizes the position of the minimum wage level and minimum wage policies for female employment.

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