Can Investing in Public Equities Improve the Lives of Women?

  • 5 January 2017
  • Case Study
  • Publisher : University of Pennsylavania
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This study explores whether investing in public equities can improve the lives of women, concluding with a qualified “yes.” It examines the nascent field of gender lens public equity funds, noting their focus on companies with women in leadership roles. The paper suggests the need for more data and research to precisely determine which companies positively impact women’s lives and perform well financially, advocating for a broader scope of gender-related investment criteria.

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Katherine J. Klein, Sherryl Kuhlman, Sandra. M. Hunt

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Gender Equality and Women Empowerment, Innovative Finance/ Blended Finance

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