Abstract
The issue of ending child marriage attracts global attention, especially
in developing countries. However, the link between married children and
economic growth remains in question. The purpose of this article is to
utilize regional macroeconomic indicators to quantify the association
between child marriages and the Indonesian economy. The analysis shows
a negative relationship between marriage at a young age and the economy
using panel regression and simultaneous equations model. The results
also demonstrate that marriage at an early age might decrease economic
growth, as it has an undesirable effect on health and education. Therefore,
this paper delivers a suggestion related to the policy strategies, primarily
educational policies and health, that support the Indonesian Government
in ending child marriage.
in developing countries. However, the link between married children and
economic growth remains in question. The purpose of this article is to
utilize regional macroeconomic indicators to quantify the association
between child marriages and the Indonesian economy. The analysis shows
a negative relationship between marriage at a young age and the economy
using panel regression and simultaneous equations model. The results
also demonstrate that marriage at an early age might decrease economic
growth, as it has an undesirable effect on health and education. Therefore,
this paper delivers a suggestion related to the policy strategies, primarily
educational policies and health, that support the Indonesian Government
in ending child marriage.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 230 |
| Number of pages | 241 |
| Journal | JDE (Journal of Developing Economies) |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 20 Nov 2024 |
