Women's Property Rights, Factors of Production, and Economic Growth

12 Pages Posted: 22 Jun 2024

Abstract

In many countries, women have fewer property rights than men. This lowers their incentive to invest in both physical and human capital, hindering growth in countries with unequal laws. We assess the relationship between women’s property rights and economic growth in a large panel of countries and find women’s property rights are vital for development. In addition, we present evidence that women’s property rights may affect economic growth by making human capital more productive.

Keywords: gender, economic growth, Property Rights, institutions

Suggested Citation

Sheehan, Kathleen and O'Reilly, Colin, Women's Property Rights, Factors of Production, and Economic Growth. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4873292 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4873292

Kathleen Sheehan (Contact Author)

Creighton University ( email )

Colin O'Reilly

Creighton University ( email )

2500 California St.
Omaha, NE 68178
United States

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