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This paper investigates the impact of affordable childcare on women’s entrepreneurship, particularly in the context of China’s first universal childcare program. The study reveals that improved access to childcare leads to a significant rise in female entrepreneurship without affecting male entrepreneurship rates. This suggests that work-family policies, such as accessible childcare, could help narrow the … Continued
By fabi
This study examines the influence of children and childcare availability on women’s employment and entrepreneurship within different sectors at the county level in the United States. It explores how access to childcare correlates with women’s labour market participation regionally, contributing to existing research by focusing on local contexts. The findings, accounting for possible endogeneity, show … Continued
By fabi
The text discusses the positive reception of the OECD’s “Closing the Gender Gap: Act Now” report, highlighting its focus on the crucial role of gender equality in economic growth. It addresses concerns about the impact of austerity measures on women, the disparity in entrepreneurship between genders, and the necessity for governments to systematically assess the … Continued
