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Female politicians and economic growth: Evidence from state elections in India

Video: Are women politicians good for economic growth?

Video 5 Dec 2018 State

How do female politicians perform in the countries where women are least represented? An IGC study in India looked at economic performance in constituencies with female legislators and their impact.

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