Recent studies have suggested that women's business decisions are influenced by members of their household, especially … their spouse, and that these intrahousehold dynamics contribute to gender gaps in entrepreneurship outcomes. This in …-depth qualitative study among microentrepreneurs in urban Ghana sought to understand the connections between women's businesses and …

launch businesses. Gender inequality not only prevents women from achieving their full potential and gaining economic … equality. Barriers to gender equality in the workplace include supply-side barriers that make it difficult for women to find …Around the world, women face persistent barriers in seeking to enter the labor force, attain leadership positions, and …

This paper examines women's power relative to that of their husbands in 23 Sub-Saharan African countries to determine … how it affects women's health, reproductive outcomes, children's health, and children's education. The analysis uses a … novel measure of women's empowerment that is closely linked to classical theories of power, built from spouses' often …

This paper offers for the first time a global picture of gender discrimination by the law as it affects women … Women, Business and the Law database, the paper documents large and persistent gender inequalities, especially with regard …

This paper reviews the empirical literature on the existence and impact of gender discriminatory laws on women …'s outcomes across various domains (categories) that constitute the Women in Business and the Law measure of gender inequality …. The evidence to date suggests that there are significant negative consequences of legal gender discrimination on women …

are more likely to own property than women. Within countries, gender gaps are most pronounced for groups that are already … property ownership by women, especially housing. These results suggest that reforms to establish a more gender …Women's property ownership matters for their well-being and agency; it can also advance economic prosperity and promote …

This study aims to understand women's engagement in economic activities in rural Honduras and why these activities may … not be accurately reflected in official statistics. The study finds that women underreport their engagement in economic … percentage points. Two main explanations are found. First, women identify themselves (and are identified) primarily as housewives …