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Women as Policymakers: Evidence from a Randomized Policy Experiment in India (2003)

Created Dec 18 2024, 11:20 AM by Veronica Del Motto
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Esther Duflo and Raghabendra Chattopadhyay’s seminal work highlights the importance of women’s leadership on welfare outcomes by examining the effects of gender quotas in India’s local governance, finding that female leaders prioritize policies improving health and education for women and children. A theoretical model complements the empirical analysis, exploring how women's political participation affects policy outcomes. The study concludes that manipulating the identity of policymakers can substantially impact policy decisions, offering insights into the design of political institutions.