IMF working paper demonstrates benefits of female labour force participation to labour productivity growth
International Monetary Fund working paper presents empirical evidence that an increase in female labour force participation is positively associated with labour productivity growth. The government has stepped up its efforts to improve gender equality as part of its growth strategy. However, to maximize the policy outcome given a budget constraint, provision of subsidized child care should be better targeted to working parents.
Publisher:
International Organizations
Release date:
Jul 2017
Country:
Canada
Type:
Consultative, discussion and issues paper
Topics:
Gender equality, Financial inclusion
Sectors:
Banking, Insurance, Microfinance, Microinsurance, Pensions, Securities
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