Análisis de los efectos socioeconómicos del desempleo en el Ecuador: repercusiones en la pobreza, periodo 2011-2021.

Abstract

Unemployment in Ecuador is a problem that affects the population, which contributes significantly to poverty and the precariousness of the quality of life. Governments implement labor programs and reforms to address this situation, while government agencies such as the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC) collect data on unemployment rates. Notably, the pandemic exacerbated the problem, causing mass layoffs due to the lack of economic income to maintain workers' salaries during periods of confinement. The findings reveal that unemployment not only affects income and working conditions, but also deepens poverty and social exclusion. Key moments are identified, such as the increase in unemployment in 2016 due to an earthquake and its increase during the pandemic in 2020. The research underlines the need to comprehensively address unemployment through policies that promote job creation and strengthen social protection. In addition, it highlights the importance of understanding the dynamics between unemployment and poverty in order to inform future research and the development of more effective strategies.