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The Many Dimensions of Gender Equality and Their Impact on Economic Growth

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This study explores the multidimensional nature of gender equality and its influence on economic growth across 64 countries from 2000–2011 using an endogenous growth model. After controlling for standard growth correlates, the empirical results show that countries that protect the economic rights of women experience higher real GDP per capita growth rates. Furthermore, after controlling for a country’s religious affiliation, the importance of religion to the lives of people living in a country had a negative influence on economic growth. Intensely held religious beliefs are strongly correlated with gender inequitable views. These attitudes might serve as an important channel through which these gender biases are institutionalized in economic practices and act to slow economic growth.

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  • Elizabeth A. Moorhouse, 2017. "The Many Dimensions of Gender Equality and Their Impact on Economic Growth," Forum for Social Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 46(4), pages 350-370, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:fosoec:v:46:y:2017:i:4:p:350-370
    DOI: 10.1080/07360932.2017.1309672
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    1. Goldin, Claudia, 1992. "Understanding the Gender Gap: An Economic History of American Women," OUP Catalogue, Oxford University Press, number 9780195072709.
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