, concentrated in firms with low institutional ownership. Consistent with an investor demand view of board gender diversity, we find … valuation effects of gender diversity can be explained by a discount rate channel …

This paper considers various dimensions and sources of gender inequality and presents policies and best practices to … promotes gender equality. Despite recent progress, gender gaps remain across all stages of life, including before birth, and … negatively impact health, education, and economic outcomes for women. The roadmap to gender equality has to rely on legal …