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Gender equality and economic diversification

Kazandjian, Romina; Kolovich, Lisa; Kochhar, Kalpana; … - 2016

We show that gender inequality decreases the variety of goods countries produce and export, in particular in low-income and developing countries. We argue that this happens through at least two channels: first, gender gaps in opportunity, such as lower educational enrollment rates for girls than...

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The Effects of Fiscal Policieson the Economic Development of Women in the Middle East and North Africa

Laframboise, Nicole - 2003

Statistics indicate that the economic and social development of women in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA … policies on the economic and social welfare of women in the region. On the expenditure side, we test the explanatory power of … for MENA women are not explained by the amount of government social spending, suggesting the answer lies in the efficiency …

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Trade and inclusive growth

Bacchetta, Marc; Cerra, Valerie; Piermartini, Roberta; … - 2021

This paper surveys the literature on the relationship between international trade and inclusive growth. It examines claims that the rise in inequality in many countries can be attributed to the concurrent rise in trade competition, especially from EMEs like China, spurring trade tensions and...

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Gender equality and inclusive growth

Fernández, Raquel; Isakova, Asel; Luna, Francesco; … - 2021

address these. With women accounting for fifty percent of the global population, inclusive growth can only be achieved if it … negatively impact health, education, and economic outcomes for women. The roadmap to gender equality has to rely on legal …

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Demographic dividends, gender equality, and economic growth : the case of Cabo Verde

Marone, Heloisa - 2016

demographic transition slows, promoting gender equality and increasing women's labor force participation will be progressively … more important in enhancing otherwise slow-growth dynamics, reducing poverty, and improving the lives of all, women and men … dedicated to unpaid work. It also discusses policy options to decrease the time women spend on unpaid work, enhance their …