Impact of Globalization and of Institutions Quality on Gender Inequality with Emphasis on Political Equality and Human capital

Zahra Sadeghi Motamed, Abolfazl Shahabadi and Hamid Kordbacheh
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Zahra Sadeghi Motamed: Ph. D Student of Economics, Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Science and Economics, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
Abolfazl Shahabadi: Professor of Economics, Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Science and Economics, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
Hamid Kordbacheh: Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Science and Economics, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran

Quarterly Journal of Applied Theories of Economics, 2025, vol. 12, issue 4, 211-240

Abstract: Inequality is one of the most important issues in economic development. Evidence shows that inequality has a direct impact on growth (due to reduced domestic demand), wealth concentration, individuals’ economic opportunities, social cohesion, welfare, and crime (as a result of perceptions of social injustice). Therefore, excessive inequality is harmful to economic development and can also affect the effectiveness of economic development assistance. Inequality may exist among individuals, groups, or nations. One form of inequality is gender-related inequality. Gender inequality is a critical economic issue. For the global economy to flourish, an equal playing field must be provided for women, similar to that of men. The objective of the present study is to examine the impact of globalization and institutional quality on gender inequality, with an emphasis on the role of political equality and human capital, over the period 2008–2020. The study is conducted using the two-step Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) and panel data from selected countries. The results indicate that the impact of globalization on gender inequality is positive and statistically significant, while the effects of institutional quality, political equality, and human capital on gender inequality are negative and statistically significant. The findings highlight the importance of improving institutional quality and enhancing political equality and human capital in reducing gender inequality and strengthening economic development

Keywords: Gender Inequality; Institutional Quality; Human Capital; Globalization; Political Equality (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: H19 I24 J16 O13 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.22034/ecoj.2025.68618.3448

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