Why are Firms so Resistant to Hiring Women?

Saleh  Alodayni; Claudia Eger; Thiemo Fetzer; Jennifer Peck

Why are Firms so Resistant to Hiring Women?

Saleh Alodayni
, Claudia Eger
, Thiemo Fetzer
, Jennifer Peck

King Saud University
University of Warwick
Swarthmore College

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Abstract

Firms face a multifaceted set of challenges when employing women. Challenges span from unclear female labor regulations, to the high cost of accommodating workplaces, to low retention of workers. Policymakers can provide incentives for frms to mitigate challenges associated with employing women.

Original language	English
Publication date	Dec 2018
Place of Publication	Cambridge, MA
Publisher	Harvard Kennedy School
Number of pages	2
Publication status	Published - Dec 2018

Series	Policy Insight

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