Gender inequality as a barrier to economic growth: a review of the theoretical literature

Santos Silva M, Klasen S


Zusammenfassung
In this article, we survey the theoretical literature investigating the role of gender inequality in economic development. The vast majority of theories reviewed argue that gender inequality is a barrier to development, particularly over the long run. Among the many plausible mechanisms through which inequality between men and women affects the aggregate economy, the role of women for fertility decisions and human capital investments is particularly emphasized in the literature. Yet, we believe the body of theories could be expanded in several directions.

Schlüsselwörter
Gender equality; Economic growth; Fertility; Human capital; Comparative development



Publikationstyp
Forschungsartikel (Zeitschrift)

Begutachtet
Ja

Publikationsstatus
Veröffentlicht

Jahr
2021

Fachzeitschrift
Review of Economics of the Household

Band
2021

Ausgabe
19

Seiten
581–614

Sprache
Englisch

ISSN
1569-5239

DOI

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