We show the existence of an unconditional gender gap in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, when key observable … characteristics of the enterprises or individuals are taken into account the gender gap disappears. In the case of enterprises, we … lower use of formal financial services by women can be explained by gender gaps in other dimensions related to the use of …

The thrust of this paper is to see how changing gender identities and roles can impact and influence positive changes … hope of advancing democracy and prosperity will be jeopardized. This study analyzed the gender matrix in economic …

and gender. Using 2006 data from the European Social Survey, the article gathers empirical evidence on attitudes towards …

We conduct a laboratory experiment with salient incentives, a technique used by economists to study gender differences …, when the leaders’ gender is revealed to their followers in mixed groups, female leaders hesitate to lead (send a costly … signal) while followers’ behavior does not indicate any gender discrimination. Such behavior is not observed among the male …

new economic paradigm leading to gender-sensitive and environmentally-aware economic policies. …

The study assessed gender participation and decision making role in economicactivities using data collected from 120 … significantfactors that influenced the level of gender involvement in decision making.Provision of credit facilities, sensitization on …

Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to examine the nature and extent of gender and spatial inequalities in … gender and spatial inequality in education in Ghana. In particular, the three northern regions have lower education … attainment as well as higher education Gini coefficients compared to the rest of the country. The paper finds evidence of intra-gender …