economic consequences of women's rights documents that more rights for women lead to more spending on health and children …, which should benefit development. The political-economy literature on the evolution of women's rights finds that …

Two centuries ago, in most countries around the world, women were unable to vote, had no say over their own children or …, we distinguish between four types of women's rights--economic, political, labor, and body--and document their evolution …

altruism towards children. They can affect their children's choices via two channels: either by influencing their preferences …

paternalism towards children. They can affect their children's choices via two channels: either by influencing children …. Parenting style, in turn, feeds back into the children's welfare and economic success. The theory is consistent with the decline …

paternalism towards children. They can affect their children's choices via two channels: either by influencing children …. Parenting style, in turn, feeds back into the children's welfare and economic success. The theory is consistent with the decline …