Gender And Macroeconomic Policy

Author : Raj Nallari,Breda Griffith
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0821374354

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Gender and Macroeconomic Policy by Raj Nallari,Breda Griffith Pdf

Mainstream economic analysis has traditionally overlooked gender. The individual the basic category of analysis was regarded as genderless. Neither gender discrimination nor segmentation and segregation within the labor market or within the household was present. Contributions from development theory, new household economics (NHE), labor economics, and feminist analysis have done much to change this. Focusing on gender equality by which we mean equality in opportunity, inputs, and outcome has yielded important insights for the growth and development of an economy. But we are still at the cusp. While there have been huge improvements in recognizing gender as an analytical category at the microeconomic level, the macroeconomic implications of gender equality remain undeveloped. Engendering macroeconomics is an important and valid research and policy area. Over the past three decades, economic development has generally affected women differently than men in the developing world. At the same time, gender relations have affected macroeconomic outcomes. This volume examines the research and policy implications of engendering macroeconomic policy.

Author : Günseli Berik,Yana van der Meulen Rodgers,Ann Zammit
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781135911133

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Social Justice and Gender Equality by Günseli Berik,Yana van der Meulen Rodgers,Ann Zammit Pdf

The contributors to this edited volume explore the effects of various development strategies and associated macroeconomic policies on women’s well-being and progress towards gender equality. Detailed analyses of major UN reports on gender reveal the different approaches to assessing absolute and relative progress for women and the need to take into account the specifics of policy regimes when making such assessments. The book argues that neoliberal policies, especially the liberalization of trade and investment, make it difficult to close gender wage and earnings gaps, and new gender sensitive policies need to be devised. These and other issues are all examined in more detail in several gendered development histories of countries from Latin America and Asia.

Author : Janet Gale Stotsky
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2006-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UCSD:31822034343319

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Gender and Its Relevance to Macroeconomic Policy by Janet Gale Stotsky Pdf

This survey examines the implications of gender differences in economic behavior for macroeconomic policy. It finds that reducing gender inequality and improving the status of women may contribute to higher rates of economic growth and greater macroeconomic stability. Women's relative lack of opportunities in developing countries inhibits economic growth, while, at the same time, economic growth leads to a reduction in their disadvantaged condition. Equality of opportunity in labor and financial markets is critical to enabling women to take full advantage of improved macroeconomic conditions. Macroeconomic policies should take into account the benefits of reducing gender inequalities, especially in the lowest-income countries where these differences are most pronounced, and should consider the potentially harsher short-term effects of economic austerity measures on women to avoid exacerbating gender inequalities.

Author : Martha Gutierrez
Publisher : Zed Books
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2003-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1842770616

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Macro-Economics by Martha Gutierrez Pdf

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Author : James Heintz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Macroeconomics
ISBN : 1788212088

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The Economy's Other Half by James Heintz Pdf

Author : James Heintz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
ISBN : 1788210646

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The Economy's Other Half by James Heintz Pdf

Author : Deborah M. Figart,Tonia L. Warnecke
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 593 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780857930958

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Handbook of Research on Gender and Economic Life by Deborah M. Figart,Tonia L. Warnecke Pdf

The excellent list of themes and chapters in this volume reflects the maturity reached by feminist economics in its different dimensions. Based on the notion of social provisioning for all as the basic objective of economics, they represent a challenge to conventional economic thought and they show the importance of understanding theory, institutions, empirical work, and policy from a gender perspective. The global perspective provided through themes and authors is a very useful contribution to the literature. Lourdes Bener'a, Cornell University, US Standard economics has a narrow and distorted vision of what the economy is, and how it works. Gender scholars are on the forefront of developing better, more encompassing models of human provisioning for well-being. This volume presents a wonderful sampling of these new theoretical and empirical developments. Paula England, New York University, US This is an impressive collection that delves deeply and broadly into the myriad ways that gender shapes and alters economic lives and illuminates complex facets of the economic and social provisioning process across the globe. The chapters, by an exciting variety of researchers, policy analysts, and practitioners from numerous fields, present a consistent and persuasive vision of economic well-being as critical to the flourishing of all people. Myra H. Strober, Stanford University, US In the aftermath of global economic downturn, it has never been more important to understand how gender relates to economic life and well-being. This interdisciplinary collection of original research details key areas of intersection, provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research and proposes avenues for further investigation. The Handbook illuminates complex facets of the economic and social provisioning process across the globe. The contributors academics, policy analysts and practitioners from wide-ranging areas of expertise discuss the methodological approaches to, and analytical tools for, conducting research on the gender dimension of economic life. They also provide analyses of major issues facing both developed and developing countries. Topics explored include civil society, discrimination, informal work, working time, central bank policy, health, education, food security, poverty, migration, environmental activism and the financial crisis. Economists, sociologists and political scientists will find this book to be an invaluable research tool, as will academics, researchers and students with an interest in economics particularly feminist economics gender studies and global studies.

Author : Swapna Mukhopadhyay,Ratna M. Sudarshan
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781552500187

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Tracking Gender Equity Under Economic Reforms by Swapna Mukhopadhyay,Ratna M. Sudarshan Pdf

Contributed articles on women employees in economic development process in South Asia.

Author : Ms.Lisa L Kolovich
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781484322048

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Excerpt: Fiscal Policies and Gender Equality by Ms.Lisa L Kolovich Pdf

Historically, women around the world have had less opportunity than men in education, employment, and health care, and less political representation. The moral argument for gender equality is clear, and the economic evidence is mounting. The International Monetary Fund and other international institutions have focused in recent years on developing a range of approaches to help whittle away at the barriers that prevent girls and women from achieving their full economic potential. This book is based on a joint research project between the IMF and the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development on gender budgeting around the world. The book summarizes some of the most prominent gender budgeting efforts in more than 80 countries tried over the last two decades. The research team relied on published materials, developed a questionnaire sent to the ministries of finance of all 189 IMF member countries, and conducted interviews with country officials and international organizations that offer technical assistance to countries seeking to implement gender budgeting. Although the gender gap is shrinking, progress remains uneven across many regions of the world. Gender budgeting allows fiscal authorities to ensure that tax spending and policies address inequality and the advancement of women in areas such as education, health, and economic empowerment. Gender budgeting has been targeted to a variety of goals such as access to education, childcare, and health services; raising female labor force participation; and eradicating violence against women. There are still many lessons to be learned in implementing the appropriate government policies and fiscal measures to continue promoting women’s development and gender equality.

Author : Ms.Katrin Elborgh-Woytek,Ms.Monique Newiak,Ms.Kalpana Kochhar,Ms.Stefania Fabrizio,Mr.Kangni Kpodar,Mr.Philippe Wingender,Mr.Benedict J. Clements,Mr.Gerd Schwartz
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781475576795

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Women, Work, and the Economy:Macroeconomic Gains from Gender Equity by Ms.Katrin Elborgh-Woytek,Ms.Monique Newiak,Ms.Kalpana Kochhar,Ms.Stefania Fabrizio,Mr.Kangni Kpodar,Mr.Philippe Wingender,Mr.Benedict J. Clements,Mr.Gerd Schwartz Pdf

The proposed SDN discusses the specific macro-critical aspects of women’s participation in the labor market and the constraints that prevent women from developing their full economic potential. Building on earlier Fund analysis, work undertaken by other organizations and academic research, the SDN presents possible policies to overcome these obstacles in different types of countries.

Author : Jim Campbell,Morag Gillespie
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317361466

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Feminist Economics and Public Policy by Jim Campbell,Morag Gillespie Pdf

Professor Ailsa McKay, who was known not only for her work as a feminist economist but also her influence on Scottish social and economic policy, died in 2014 at the height of her academic career and impact on public life. Organised around the key themes of Ailsa McKay’s work, this collection brings together eminent contributors to argue for the importance of making women's roles and needs more visible in economic and social policies. Feminist Economics and Public Policy presents a uniquely coherent analysis of key issues including gender mainstreaming, universal childcare provision and universal basic income security, in the context of today’s challenging economic and political environments. It draws on international perspectives to look at the economic role of women, presenting readers with interrelated sections on gender budgeting and work and childcare, before concluding with a discussion on Citizens Basic Income and how it could contribute towards a more efficient, equitable social security system. The theoretical, empirical and practice based contributions assembled here present recommendations for more effective public policy, working towards a world in which women’s diverse roles are recognized and fully accounted for. This book is a unique collection, which will be of great relevance to those studying gender and economics, as well as to researchers or policy makers.

Author : Lorraine Corner
Publisher : U N I F E M
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UCR:31210014534976

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Women, Men and Economics by Lorraine Corner Pdf

Contributed articles presented at the regional seminar held in New Delhi from January 30 to 1st February, 1995.

Author : Kate Grantham,Gillian Dowie,Arjan de Haan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000340341

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Women's Economic Empowerment by Kate Grantham,Gillian Dowie,Arjan de Haan Pdf

This book investigates the barriers to women’s economic empowerment in the Global South. Drawing on evidence from a wide range of countries, the book outlines important lessons and practical solutions for promoting gender equality. Despite global progress in closing gender gaps in education and health, women’s economic empowerment has lagged behind, with little evidence that economic growth promotes gender equality. International Development Research Centre’s (IDRC) Growth and Economic Opportunities for Women (GrOW) programme was set up to provide policy lessons, insights, and concrete solutions that could lead to advances in gender equality, particularly on the role of institutions and macroeconomic growth, barriers to labour market access for women, and the impact of women’s care responsibilities. This book showcases rigorous and multi-disciplinary research emerging from this ground-breaking programme, covering topics such as the school-to-work transition, child marriage, unpaid domestic work and childcare, labour market segregation, and the power of social and cultural norms that prevent women from fully participating in better paid sectors of the economy. With a range of rich case studies from Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Kenya, Nepal, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and Uganda, this book is perfect for students, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers working on women’s economic empowerment and gender equality in the Global South.

Author : Andrew Morrison,Andrew R. Morrison
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Communities and Human Settlements
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Gender Equality, Poverty and Economic Growth by Andrew Morrison,Andrew R. Morrison Pdf

Abstract: This paper reviews empirical findings from economic analyses of the role of gender equality and women's empowerment in reducing poverty and stimulating growth. Going beyond the large literature documenting the impact of female education on a range of development outcomes, the paper presents evidence on the impact of women's access to markets (labor, land, and credit) and women's decision-making power within households on poverty reduction and productivity at the individual and household level. The paper also summarizes evidence from studies examining the relationship between gender equality and poverty reduction and growth at the macro level. Although micro level effects of gender equality on individual productivity and human development outcomes have been well documented and have important ramifications for aggregate economic performance, establishing an empirical relationship between gender equality and poverty reduction and growth at the macro level has proven to be more challenging. The paper concludes by identifying priority areas for future research.

Author : Paola Profeta
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781108423359

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Gender Equality and Public Policy by Paola Profeta Pdf

This book offers a comprehensive and in-depth overview of how public policy is shaping gender equality in Europe.