Introduction -- Gender inequality around the world -- Gender inequality and macroeconomic performance -- Tackling income inequality -- Empowering women can diversify the economy -- Tackling gender inequality in Asia ; Japan ; India ; Korea -- Tackling gender inequality in Europe ; Unlocking...

Cover -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- PART I: OVERVIEW -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Gender Inequality around the World -- PART II: THE MACROECONOMIC GAINS FROM GENDER EQUITY -- 3 Gender Inequality and Macroeconomic Performance -- 4 Tackling Income Inequality -- 5 Empowering...

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