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European Policy Studies
Does Gender Equality Fuel Regional Growth in the European Union?
Reforms to improve gender equality play an important role in the EU’s competiveness agenda. This analysis shows that national reforms improving women’s economic rights lead to increased regional GDP per capita growth. However, complementary policies are also needed.
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