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1 online resource (351 pages) |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Women make up a little over half of the world's population, but their contribution to measured economic activity and growth is far below its potential. Despite significant progress in recent decades, labor markets across the world remain divided along gender lines, and progress toward gender equality seems to have stalled. The challenges of growth, job creation, and inclusion are closely intertwined. This volume brings together key research by IMF economists on issues related to gender and macroeconomics. In addition to providing policy prescriptions and case studies from IMF member countries, the chapters also look at the gender gap from an economic point of view. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Gender inequality around the world -- Gender inequality and macroeconomic performance -- Tackling income inequality -- Empowering women can diversify the economy -- Tackling gender inequality in Asia ; Japan ; India ; Korea -- Tackling gender inequality in Europe ; Unlocking female employment potential in Europe ; Hungary ; Germany -- Tackling gender inequality in the Middle East ; Gulf Cooperation Council ; Pakistan -- Tackling gender inequality in sub-Saharan Africa ; Gender inequality and growth in sub-Saharan Africa ; Gender gaps in financial inclusion and income inequality ; West African economic and monetary union ; Mali ; Mauritius -- Tackling gender inequality in the western hemisphere ; Chili ; Costa Rica -- Policies to level the playing field ; Tax and spending policies to achieve greater gender equality ; Equal laws and female labor force participation. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Women -- Employment.
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Women -- Employment. |
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Income distribution.
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Income distribution. |
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Economic development.
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Economic development. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Subject |
Women. |
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Womyn. |
| Added Author |
Kochhar, Kalpana, editor.
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Jain-Chandra, Sonali, 1975- editor.
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Newiak, Monique, editor.
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International Monetary Fund.
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| Added Title |
Leveling the playing field |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Women, work, and economic growth. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2017 9781513516103 1513516108 (OCoLC)954009125 |
| ISBN |
9781475579062 (electronic book) |
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1475579063 (electronic book) |
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9781513516103 |
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1513516108 |
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