Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/287229 
Year of Publication: 
2021
Citation: 
[Journal:] Review of Economics of the Household [ISSN:] 1573-7152 [Volume:] 19 [Issue:] 3 [Publisher:] Springer US [Place:] New York, NY [Year:] 2021 [Pages:] 581-614
Publisher: 
Springer US, New York, NY
Abstract: 
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.
Subjects: 
E20
J13
J16
J24
O11
O41
Gender equality
Economic growth
Fertility
Human capital
Comparative development
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Article
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Published Version

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