The European Commission's Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs has published an economic brief titled "The Macro-Economic Benefits of Gender Equality." The brief discusses the business case for promoting gender equality, which is strong, despite significant progress made over the last decades. Women in the EU still report significantly fewer hours of paid work than men. The brief argues that promoting gender equality can lead to economic growth, productivity gains, and increased competitiveness. It also highlights the potential benefits of gender equality for individual women, including improved health and well-being. The brief concludes that there is a clear economic case for promoting gender equality and that policymakers should take action to achieve this goal.
