Matthias Busse|Christian Spielmann
Gender Inequality and Trade*
Hamburg Institute of International Economics|Hamburg Institute of International Economics
abstract paper empirically explores international linkages gender inequality trade flows sample 92 developed developing countries focus comparative advantage laborintensive manufactured goods results indicate gender wage inequality positively associated comparative advantage laborintensive goods ie countries larger gender wage gap higher exports goods also gender inequality labor force activity rates educational attainment rates negatively linked comparative advantage laborintensive commodities