Gender Equality, Poverty And Economic Growth

Morrison, Andrew; Raju, Dhushyanth; Sinha, Nistha

doi:10.1596/1813-9450-4349

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“…a reduction in the inequality in education) results to an increase in economic growth. This finding is compatible with the human capital theory, Meltem (2010) and Morrison et al (2007) framework for understanding the effects of educational gender equality on poverty reduction, economic growth and income. The effect of inequality on economic growth is negative and statistically significant at the 1 percent level of significance.…”

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Educational Gender Gap, Economic Growth and Income Distribution: An Empirical Study of the Interrelationship in Cameroon

Fonchamnyo¹,

Fokong²

2017

IJEF

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This study aimed at investigating the interrelationship existing between educational gender gap, economic growth and income distribution in Cameroon using time series data from 1970 to 2014 obtained from the World Bank Development indicators and University of Texas inequality project. For estimation, the three stage least square regression technique was employed to estimate the parameters of the system of equations. The econometrics results showed that, educational gender gap had a positive and significant effect on economic growth, while increase in income inequality deters growth in Cameroon. The results also revealed that the theil index of income inequality negatively and significantly affect the educational gender gap, while the proportion of female teachers in the labour force and trade openness had a positive influence on the educational gender gap. Based on the findings, it is recommended that policymakers should focus on socio-economic policies apt to reduce educational gender gap and income inequality and at promoting economic growth.

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confidence: 89%

Educational Gender Gap, Economic Growth and Income Distribution: An Empirical Study of the Interrelationship in Cameroon

Fonchamnyo¹,

Fokong²

2017

IJEF

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“…As adults, these children are in better health and more productive. This leads to economic growth and development on both the national and global scale (Morrison et al 2007). …”

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“…When women are healthy and educated, they are able to enter the workforce and contribute to the family income. Contributing to the family income gives women more bargaining power in the family, and women, compared to men, are more likely to spend their money on the needs of their children (Morrison, Raju & Sinha, 2007). Children of healthy and educated mothers are in turn healthier and more educated themselves.…”

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“…Children of healthy and educated mothers are in turn healthier and more educated themselves. The future generation of children are then more productive and contribute more to society, which increases a nation's economic well-being (Morrison et al, 2007). The US Agency for International Development (USAID) estimated that the monetary cost of global maternal mortality is over US$15 billion due to lost potential productivity (Gill et al, 2007).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Sub-Saharan Women Affected by HIV/AIDS: The Perfect Storm of Risk Factors

Arroyo¹,

Yaya²

2013

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Résumé :(traduction) Cet article examine la santé des femmes dans le cadre de la prévalence et de l'incidence du VIH/SIDA en Afrique sub-saharienne. Les facteurs de risque que la littérature académique suppose comme étant a l'origine de l'augmentation des taux de VIH/SIDA chez les femmes d'Afrique sub-saharienne sont identifiés. Parmi les facteurs de risque abordés, figurent les facteurs biologiques, les parasites, la malnutrition, un faible statut socio-économique, la violence conjugale, la guerre, l'inégalité entre les sexes et le manque d'éduca-tion. Ces facteurs de risque sont liés à plusieurs déterminants de la santé, y compris le niveau de revenu et le statut social, l'éducation et l'alphabétisme, l'emploi, l'environnement physique, le sexe et la culture. Les auteurs présen-tent leurs points de vue concernant l'endiguement de l'épidémie du VIH/ SIDA, pensant surtout à réduire les effets de la pauvreté chez les femmes d'Afrique sub-saharienne. Mots-clés :VIH/SIDA, Afrique Sub-Saharienne, femmes, facteurs de risque, sexe, genre Abstract:This paper explores women's health in the prevalence and incidence rates of HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. The risk factors presented in the literature that are hypothesized to be responsible for the increasing rates of HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan African women are identified. Risk factors discussed include biological factors, parasites, malnutrition, lower socioeconomic status, intimate partner violence, war, gender inequality and lack of education. These risk factors relate to multiple determinants of health: income and social status, education and literacy, employment, physical environment, gender and culture. The authors present their perspectives on mediating this epidemic, which involves reducing the ramifications of poverty on sub-Saharan women.

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“…Morrison, Raju, & Sinha (2007) proved that the impact of women's rights and decision-making power in families helped reduce poverty and improve productivity at per person and family levels. In addition, they showed the relationship between gender equality and poverty reduction and economic growth at the macro level.…”

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Effects of Female Education on Economic Growth: A Cross Country Empirical Study

Öztunç

Serin

2015

EDUC SCI-THEOR PRACT

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This study examines the extent to which women's education affects long-term economic growth in the Asia Pacific region. It focuses on the time period between 1990 and 2010, using data collected in randomly selected Asia Pacific countries: Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. In addition, it emphasizes the impact of female education on economic growth as measured by GDP, literacy, fertility, and the female labor force. Using panel regression analysis, it is found that the fertility rate, female labor force participation rate and female primary school enrollment are significant factors for annual per capita income growth.

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Gender Equality, Poverty And Economic Growth

Cited by 140 publications

References 135 publications

Educational Gender Gap, Economic Growth and Income Distribution: An Empirical Study of the Interrelationship in Cameroon

Educational Gender Gap, Economic Growth and Income Distribution: An Empirical Study of the Interrelationship in Cameroon

Sub-Saharan Women Affected by HIV/AIDS: The Perfect Storm of Risk Factors

Effects of Female Education on Economic Growth: A Cross Country Empirical Study

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