Women, work, and economic growth : leveling the playing field

Introduction -- Gender inequality around the world -- Gender inequality and macroeconomic performance -- Tackling income inequality -- Empowering women can diversify the economy -- Tackling gender inequality in Asia ; Japan ; India ; Korea -- Tackling gender inequality in Europe ; Unlocking female employment potential in Europe ; Hungary ; Germany -- Tackling gender inequality in the Middle East ; Gulf Cooperation Council ; Pakistan -- Tackling gender inequality in sub-Saharan Africa ; Gender inequality and growth in sub-Saharan Africa ; Gender gaps in financial inclusion and income inequality ; West African economic and monetary union ; Mali ; Mauritius -- Tackling gender inequality in the western hemisphere ; Chili ; Costa Rica -- Policies to level the playing field ; Tax and spending policies to achieve greater gender equality ; Equal laws and female labor force participation