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Economics , Fifth Edition
William Boyes, Arizona State University
Michael Melvin, Arizona State University
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Human Capital and Gender Equality


Read the executive summary of the World Bank's document entitled: "Enhancing Women's Participation in Economic Development."

Questions

  1. Why is it argued that increased investment in the human capital of women would encourage economic growth in developing countries?
  2. Why is it suggested that households in developing countries invest less in training young females than young males?




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