Labor and Economic Growth in Zimbabwe
Clainos Chidoko
Faculty of Commerce, Great Zimbabwe University, Masvingo, Zimbabwe 1
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The study investigates the impact of labour on economic growth in Zimbabwe. The research uses a simple Ordinary Least Squares regression modeling method. The results suggest that labour and capital impact positively on Zimbabwe’s economic growth. The study recommends the government to pursue an employment-intensive strategy. It also recommends the government to develop an education and training system geared towards employment creation.
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