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The Economic Position of Women in Asia

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This article surveys the literature on the economic position of women in Asian countries. Statistics show that the relative position of women improves with economic development. A negative income effect on women's economic participation in the paid workforce results in an inverse U‐shaped relationship between female participation rate and economic development. Cultural influences affect the degree of discrimination against women, and these vary between countries. China and Australia illustrate the potentially moderating role of government policy on gender discrimination.

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  • Xin Meng, 1996. "The Economic Position of Women in Asia," Asian-Pacific Economic Literature, The Crawford School, The Australian National University, vol. 10(1), pages 23-41, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:apacel:v:10:y:1996:i:1:p:23-41
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-8411.1996.tb00004.x
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