The four essays collected in this volume aim is to shed some light on specific aspect in which women are discriminated … against (employment, education and access to health care) in developing countries and on the impact that gender inequalities … have on development. The first chapter investigates the impact of gender bias in education and employment on economic …

promote economic growth and alleviate poverty. The first of three major issues in this dissertation analyses macroeconomic … second issue evaluates policies which alleviate poverty by increasing agricultural production, creating employment and …

promote economic growth and alleviate poverty. The first of three major issues in this dissertation analyses macroeconomic … second issue evaluates policies which alleviate poverty by increasing agricultural production, creating employment and …