Gender inequality as a barrier to economic growth: a review of the theoretical literature
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
Zitieren als
Santos, S. M., & Klasen, S. (2021). Gender inequality as a barrier to economic growth: a review of the theoretical literature. Review of Economics of the Household, 2021(19), 581–614.Details
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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