Abstract
This study examines the relationship between trade liberalization, gender inequality and
economic development in 18 selected developing countries over the time period from
1993 to 2017. Panel ARDL approach has been employed to examine the relationship
among variables. The results of the study suggest that trade openness and gender
inequality in education and employment, and female to male ratio have negative impact
on GDP per capita in developing countries. Based on these results and keeping in view
the importance of trade openness and gender equality for economic development, this
study is useful to suggest that export led trade policy and provision of equal opportunities
to both male and female in education and employment should be adopted in order to
achieve higher levels of economic development and for bringing gender equality in all
economic activities.
Fatima Farooq, Imran Sharif Chaudhry, Shazia Khalid, Muhammad Tariq. (2019) How Do Trade Liberalization and Gender Inequality Affect Economic Development?, Pakistan Journal of Commerce and Social Sciences, Volume 13, Issue 2.
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