Measuring the Economic Gain of Investing in Girls

The Girl Effect Dividend

Jad Chaaban and Wendy Cunningham

Measuring the Economic Gain of Investing in Girls

This report discusses the economic impact of the exclusion of girls from productive employment in developing countries. The paper explores the linkages between investing in girls and potential increases in national income by examining three widely prevalent aspects of adolescent girls' lives:...
Topics: 
Economy, Education, Society
Keywords: 
Economic Growth, Women