Women are disadvantaged relative to men, according to key economic, social, and political measures of equality, but in … including gender considerations in budget programs and policies. Other arguments have a weaker economic basis but may be more … socially or politically compelling. The experience to date with "gender budgeting," which entails looking at gender issues …

This Staff Discussion Note examines the effect of gender-based legal restrictions and other policy choices and … demographic characteristics on female labor force participation. Drawing on a large and novel panel data set of gender … associated with larger gender gaps in labor force participation. These factors have a significant additional impact on female …

The proposed SDN discusses the specific macro-critical aspects of women’s participation in the labor market and the … constraints that prevent women from developing their full economic potential. Building on earlier Fund analysis, work undertaken …

tend to reduce the proportion of regular female employment in Japan and Korea, (ii) the persistent gender wage gap … fertility, and (iv) there is a need for more public spending on childcare for age 6-11 in Japan and Korea to help women continue …