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Women are under-represented in decision-making positions worldwide. However, gender equality and diversity are recognised to have beneficial effects on organisations, institutions and the overall economy. This article provides evidence that removing the glass ceiling — the invisible barriers which prevent women from reaching upper-level positions — may produce not only more equality but also substantial efficiency gains.
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Paola Profeta, Bocconi University, Milan, Italy.
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Profeta, P. Gender Equality in Decision-Making Positions: The Efficiency Gains. Intereconomics 52, 34–37 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10272-017-0640-4
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10272-017-0640-4