In 1978, Singapore was the rst country to introduce legislation allowing foreign domestic workers (e.g. maids) to work in the country with special visas. Though Singapore is often cited in the literature as a success story, there are no studies quantifying the impact of this legislation. In this...

The unequal treatment of women and men by the law is one of the most prevalent forms of gender inequality. Despite the remarkable progress toward gender parity under the law over the last five decades, the legal environment around the globe is still far from providing a level playing field,...