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The study aims to evaluate how the Taliban's policies affect Afghanistan's GDP, focusing on female education and labor participation.

February 20, 2026

Evaluating the Economic Consequences of Educational Restrictions on Afghan Girls

Key Points

The study aims to evaluate how the Taliban's policies affect Afghanistan's GDP, focusing on female education and labor participation.
Utilized secondary data from various sources.
Conducted multiple linear regression analysis to examine correlations.
Employed VIF test to check for multicollinearity among variables.
Performed Durbin-Wu-Hausman test for endogeneity.
Analysis was executed using Python and MS Excel.
The Labor Force Participation Rate of women was found to negatively impact GDP.
Women's enrolment in upper secondary education positively affects GDP.
Maternal mortality ratio showed a negative but insignificant relationship with GDP.
Estimated an annual GDP loss of $9.94 billion due to women's education restrictions.

Abstract

AbstractPurposeThe objective of the study is to determine the impact of the misogynistic policies adopted by the Taliban 2. 0 administration on the GDP of Afghanistan. Of specific interest are examining key determinants such as the Labor Force Participation Rate of females, Enrolment in Upper Secondary Education of females, and Maternal Mortality Ratio between 1996 and 2019. Design/Methodology/ApproachSecondary data collected from various sources have been utilized in the research. The VIF test was conducted to verify multicollinearity among the independent variables. A multiple linear regression model has been employed to verify the correlation between the independent and dependent variables. A Durbin-Wu-Hausman test was used to check for endogeneity. VIF and Durbin-Wu-Hausman tests were performed using Python, while regression and correlation tests were performed using MS Excel. FindingsThe analysis reveals that women’s Labor Force Participation Rate negatively impacts GDP, while women’s enrolment in upper secondary education has a positive effect. Maternal mortality showed a negative but insignificant relationship with GDP. The study also estimates a 9. 94 billion annual GDP loss due to the ban on women’s education, emphasizing the economic cost of such policies. Originality/ValueThe research emphasizes the importance of women’s participation in education and the labor force in pursuing economic development. It suggests that the Taliban administration needs to reexamine its policies and provide access to education for women at no cost, on an equal basis, and make them comfortable to work freely in the labor market.

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