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Empowering the Third Billion: Women and the World of Work in 2012
by DeAnne Aguirre, Karim Sabbagh, Christine Rupp, and Leila Hoteit

 

Direct Link to Full 84-Page 2012 Publication:

http://www.booz.com/media/uploads/BoozCo_Empowering-the-Third-Billion_Full-Report.pdf


The economic potential of the Third Billion and the multiplier effects that its members could have on the global economy are significant. Our estimates indicate that if female employment rates were to match male rates in the United States, overall GDP would increase by 5 percent. In developing economies, the effect is even more pronounced.

 

 

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