-listed banks belonging to listed groups or along other board diversity dimensions. Using administrative data, we compare diversity … introduction of the law, in a difference-in-differences specifi- cation. We find that the imposition of the gender quota only … non-listed banks in listed groups. The law enhanced diversity of boards of listed banks, also along individual …

legislation thus offers a poor bargain for diversity advocates: gain a trivial number of board seats, if any, but increase the … rapidly and materially increase boardroom diversity. These campaigns have a demonstrated history of success. They will not …

fact that women increase a firm's skill diversity. Women's presence in corporate leadership is positively correlated with … discriminatory attitudes toward female executives, and the availability of paternal leave. The results find no impact of board gender …