Gender equality and macroeconomic outcomes: evidence and policy implications
利用理论和实证证据,探讨了教育中的性别平等如何提升人力资本进而改善宏观经济结果,并分析了劳动力市场不平等及非正规部门的作用,最后概述了缩小性别差距的政策选项。
Abstract A large and growing literature has associated gender equality with better macroeconomic outcomes. However, understanding the channels through which gender equality impacts the economy requires a deeper dive in the main constraints within an economy. Using theoretical and empirical evidence, we explore how gender equality in education feeds into higher human capital levels and thus better macroeconomic outcomes. We also analyse the impact of inequities in the labour market, focusing also on the role of the informal sector. Finally, we provide an overview on policy options to address various gender gaps.