Exposure to women leaders decreases gender bias and improves women’s future electoral prospects.

The introduction of cable television improved the status of women in rural Indian communities.

Among girls In Kenyan primary schools, merit-based scholarships are a cost-effective way to raise student test scores, improve attendance, and encourage a lasting commitment to education.

One-time grants to small business owners in Sri Lanka led to sustained increases in income for men, but not for women. 

Women experience more relief following the acceptance of their first offer in an employment negotiation than men.  

Oportunidades only modestly increased the use of skilled attendants at the time of delivery among poor women in rural areas of Mexico—more by women who’d previously given birth.

When women receive public assistance payments, they channel resources to benefit all household members, particularly children.

Improved economic conditions for women in China increase girls’ survival and children’s educational attainment.

Women nearing retirement are more likely than men to choose the annuity option, which is in part due to having less information on investment options and financial literacy.

A competitive fellowship program had a positive effect on the performance of male students, but not of female students.