Long term trends in the world economy: the gender dimension

Howes, Candace and Singh, Ajit (1994): Long term trends in the world economy: the gender dimension. Published in: World Development , Vol. 23, No. 11 (1 November 1995): pp. 1895-1911.

Abstract

This paper is concerned with exploring some of the gender implications of certain long term trends which have dominated the world economy in the post World War II period. It analyzes how these trends affect men and women, and to what extent if any, they are in turn affected by gender.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: world economy, gender implications, long term trends, Golden Age, industrial revolution, information and communications technology
• Subjects: F - International Economics > F0 - General; J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J0 - General; O - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth > O1 - Economic Development

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