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Contents

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

PART I: OVERVIEW

1 Introduction

2 Gender Inequality around the World

PART II: THE MACROECONOMIC GAINS FROM GENDER EQUITY

3 Gender Inequality and Macroeconomic Performance

4 Tackling Income Inequality

5 Empowering Women Can Diversify the Economy

PART III: TACKLING GENDER INEQUALITY AROUND THE GLOBE

6 Tackling Gender Inequality in Asia

A. Japan

B. India

C. Korea

7 Tackling Gender Inequality in Europe

A. Unlocking Female Employment Potential in Europe

B. Hungary

C. Germany

8 Tackling Gender Inequality in the Middle East

A. Gulf Cooperation Council

B. Pakistan

9 Tackling Gender Inequality in Sub-Saharan Africa

A. Gender Inequality and Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa

B. Gender Gaps in Financial Inclusion and Income Inequality

C. West African Economic and Monetary Union

D. Mali

E. Mauritius

10 Tackling Gender Inequality in the Western Hemisphere

A. Chile

B. Costa Rica

PART IV: POLICIES TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD

11 Tax and Spending Policies to Achieve Greater Gender Equality

12 Equal Laws and Female Labor Force Participation

Author Biographies

Index

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