Unlocking Global Growth: Why Gender Equality is a Key Economic Imperative
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Published September 23, 2025
NEW HAVEN – As global trade faces headwinds from rising protectionism, geopolitical instability, and a renewed focus on industrial policy, a critical pathway to economic growth is being overlooked: fully utilizing the talents of women. economist Pinelopi Koujianou goldberg argues that fostering gender equality isn’t merely a social good, but a basic economic strategy for nations at all stages of development.
The Universal challenge of Gender Inequality
While barriers to economic productivity stemming from race or other identity factors can vary significantly depending on the context, gender inequality presents a universal challenge. Goldberg emphasizes that ensuring women have the chance to contribute their skills and talents fully can unlock substantial economic gains worldwide.
Shifting Focus to Domestic Policy and Human Capital
With the future of trade-led growth strategies uncertain,low- and middle-income countries should prioritize maximizing the efficiency of their existing resources. Goldberg asserts that human capital – the skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by a population – is the moast valuable of these resources. Investing in women’s education, health, and economic opportunities is therefore paramount.
The implications are clear: policies that remove barriers to women’s participation in the workforce, promote equal pay, and support women’s entrepreneurship are not just equitable, they are economically sound.By harnessing the full potential of half the global population, nations can pave the way for more robust and enduring economic growth.
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