Finance & Development

Finance & Development, June 2013

Publication Date:

May 30, 2013

Summary:

This paper highlights that one of the most dramatic developments in the 20th century was the entry of women into economic and political spheres previously occupied almost exclusively by men. Although women are making progress in eliminating gender disparities, they still lag men in the workplace and in the halls of government. These gaps are found throughout the world, but are particularly pronounced in developing economies. So far, the greatest success has been in reducing education and health disparities and the least in increasing women’s economic and political influence.

Series:

Finance & Development No. 0050/002

Subject:

Education Emerging and frontier financial markets Financial markets Financial sector policy and analysis Financial services Fiscal policy Fiscal stance Gender Shadow banking Stress testing Women

Frequency:

Quarterly