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The Role of Structural Fiscal Policy on Female Labor Force Participation in OECD Countries

By fabi

The article emphasizes the need for greater female representation on corporate boards, particularly in smaller companies where this issue is more pronounced. It challenges the notion of a limited pool of suitable female candidates and criticizes current nomination practices and biases that undervalue women’s contributions. Highlighting successful strategies from diverse companies, it calls for transparency … Continued

The gender gap in employment and wages

By fabi

Despite a century of convergence, there is still no evidence of fully closing gender gaps in employment and wages, possibly reflecting a suboptimal allocation of talent. Economic research has emphasized the role of gender differences in preferences, work–life balance considerations and gender identity norms in shaping the observed gender trends. Petrongolo, Barbara (2019). “The gender … Continued