Ferrari, Giulia; Ferraro, Valeria; Profeta, Paola; … - 2016
In 2011, Italy introduced gender quotas for boards of directors of companies listed on its stock market. Comparing …, higher levels of education of board members, and a lower share of older members. We then use the reform period as an … the stock price reaction to the introduction of gender quotas. A positive effect of the quota law on stock market returns …