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 …

that reducing gender inequality and improving the status of women may contribute to higher rates of economic growth and … economic austerity measures on women to avoid exacerbating gender inequalities. …This survey examines the implications of gender differences in economic behavior for macroeconomic policy. It finds …