gender gap

The new Global Gender Distortions Index (GGDI) quantifies the impact of gender gaps in the labour market, shedding light on how much higher economic activity would be if women had the same opportunities as men.

The differential impact of parenthood on the employment of mothers relative to fathers – the child penalty – is a universal phenomenon, but with varying magnitudes. New evidence across 134 countries shows that typically, as countries grow wealthier, ...

Gender gaps in child health have narrowed in India, but important gaps remain both for girls and younger brothers, and sex-selective abortion poses a new challenge

The gender gap in vendor revenue is likely due to inequitable access to capital rather than buyer preferences or seller behaviour

How do we get more women in senior positions? Chris Woodruff shares insights from the Bangladeshi garment industry