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Explanatory factors of the relationship between gender diversity and corporate performance

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  • Luis Rodríguez-Domínguez
  • Isabel-María García-Sánchez
  • Isabel Gallego-Álvarez

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  • Luis Rodríguez-Domínguez & Isabel-María García-Sánchez & Isabel Gallego-Álvarez, 2012. "Explanatory factors of the relationship between gender diversity and corporate performance," European Journal of Law and Economics, Springer, vol. 33(3), pages 603-620, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:ejlwec:v:33:y:2012:i:3:p:603-620
    DOI: 10.1007/s10657-010-9144-4
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    Keywords

    Gender diversity; Business profitability; Panel data; Academic background; Corporate performance; J16; K30; M14; M51;
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    JEL classification:

    • J16 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Economics of Gender; Non-labor Discrimination
    • K30 - Law and Economics - - Other Substantive Areas of Law - - - General
    • M14 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Corporate Culture; Diversity; Social Responsibility
    • M51 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Personnel Economics - - - Firm Employment Decisions; Promotions

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