evidence suggest that it may be problematic for women to reach a white-collar high skill job, also in the more protected public … periods of up to 20 years (for Egypt), we examine the evolution of the glass ceiling problem for women resorting to the … matching approach, which, to our knowledge, has never been used in this field. Instead of looking at the gender gap along the …

In this article, we survey the theoretical literature investigating the role of gender inequality in economic … development. The vast majority of theories reviewed suggest that gender inequality is a barrier to development, particularly over … the long run. Among the many plausible mechanisms through which inequality between men and women affects the aggregate …

, and persistent gender norms and values. We find that differences in levels are heavily affected by long …-standing differences in economic structure that circumscribe women's economic opportunities. Shocks can bring about drastic changes with … the experience of socialism being the most important shock to women's labor force participation. Trends are heavily …

Arguments for increasing gender diversity on boards of directors range from ensuring equal opportunity to improving … firm performance, but the empirical results are mixed and often negative. Current research does not justify gender quotas … on grounds of economic efficiency. Furthermore, in most countries the number of women qualified to join boards of …

This study contributes to the rapidly growing literature on women in tourism. It focuses on a group of 13 Caribbean … countries. The study analyses the impact of women in apical positions within firms (top manager or owner) on firm performance … Regression Adjustment (IPWRA) estimator are used. The analysis finds that opportunities for women in these positions in the …

This study contributes to the rapidly growing literature on women in tourism. It focuses on a group of 13 Caribbean … countries. The study analyses the impact of women in apical positions within firms (top manager or owner) on firm performance … Regression Adjustment (IPWRA) estimator are used. The analysis finds that opportunities for women in these positions in the …

household patterns placed women into a better position to struggle for more gender equality during the subsequent transitions …Reviewing the burgeoning literature on the deep historic roots of gender inequality, we theorize and provide evidence …) various gender-egalitarian outcomes today. The CW-condition is a specific climatic configuration that combines periodically …

Arguments for increasing gender diversity on boards of directors by gender quotas range from ensuring equal opportunity … to improving firm performance. The introduction of gender quotas in a number of countries has increased female … representation on boards. Current research does not justify gender quotas on grounds of economic efficiency. In many countries the …

, Vietnam, and Tanzania). Overall, the economic, social, and institutional constraints that shape women's labor force …We investigate the micro-level determinants of labor force participation of urban married women in eight low- and … middle-income economies: Bolivia, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Jordan, South Africa, Tanzania, and Vietnam. In order to …

, Vietnam, and Tanzania). Overall, the economic, social, and institutional constraints that shape women's labor force …We investigate the micro-level determinants of labor force participation of urban married women in eight low- and … middle-income economies: Bolivia, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Jordan, South Africa, Tanzania, and Vietnam. In order to …