of globalization on human development. Given that the concept of globalization reflects a multitude of economic and …

less effective by adding to transaction costs and eroding trust. In addition, development aid from the West may lead to … adverse growth effects in the global South due to the neglected cultural differences between development aid (paradigm … enhanced when development strategies are designed and delivered with an adjustment for political and cultural differences …

This dissertation focuses on the relationship between gender equality and economic development, broadly defined. Since … consequence of economic development. The first three chapters of this thesis revolve around two fundamental questions. What are … the consequences of gender inequality for economic development? (Chapter 1.) And what are its causes—i.e., why do we …