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Women and the Economy |
15 Jan 2007 |
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The number of women in paid employment has risen greatly in recent years, both in the developed and the developing world. In fact, women's increased participation in the workforce has added more to global economic growth in the last half century than China has. But there are still barriers to women entering the workforce, being paid for the work they do, and remaining there once they start a family. Women could still be contributing more to the economic growth of their countries. But is it desirable that they do so? If GDP is increased, who really stands to benefit? And do women, their families, and society – pay a price?
Royal Society of Arts
The Economist Magazine
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