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Direct linkJensen, Robert T. – National Bureau of Economic Research, 2010
Gender differences in health and education are a concern for a number of developing countries. While standard theory predicts human capital should respond to market returns, social norms (e.g., disapproval of women working outside the home) may weaken or even sever this link for girls. Though many studies have examined the link between women's…
Descriptors: Economic Opportunities, Gender Differences, Human Capital, Females
