Is the high degree of gender inequality in developing countries in education, personal autonomy, and more explained by … underdevelopment itself? Or do the societies that are poor today hold certain cultural views that lead to gender inequality? This … article discusses several mechanisms through which, as countries grow, gender gaps narrow. …

In this paper the issue of high dropout rates in India is examined which has adverse implications for human capital …

of the society where it is applied. It is therefore necessary for countries like India to develop a contextually relevant … Development Report 2001, India]. …

In 2007, the state of Andhra Pradesh in southern India began rolling out the Aarogyasri health insurance to reduce …

poor. Using data from a field experiment in India, the impact of high-quality care experiences in the form of a free …

Recruiting female teachers is frequently suggested as a policy option for improving girls' education outcomes in … developing countries, but there is surprisingly little evidence on the effectiveness of such a policy. The gender gaps in …