In this paper, we investigate whether gender norms and institutions act as a constraint to the performance of female businesses. We exploit novel and unique micro data on start-ups in Denmark, which we combine with information on individual-level characteristics of the entrepreneur as main...

1. Introduction -- 2. The OECD’s “Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women and Girls: Guidance for Development Partners”: A critical assessment of its relevance to combat entrenched gender bias -- 3. Rural women’s economic involvement and Self-help group: A path towards Economic...