-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 …

We study the impact of a 2011 law on the diversity of bank boards. The law required all listed companies in Italy … measures of diversity of boards of listed and unlisted banks belonging to listed groups with those of institutions included in …

This paper examines the effect of executive board gender diversity on the relationship between economic policy … as gender diversity of the board increases. We attribute this finding to the moderating influence of gender diversity on … stability and overreaction in decision-making. Additionally, we find that the channel through which board gender diversity …

In 2011, Italy introduced gender quotas for boards of directors of companies listed on its stock market. Comparing … the stock price reaction to the introduction of gender quotas. A positive effect of the quota law on stock market returns … emerges at the date of the board's election. Our results are consistent with gender quotas giving rise to a beneficial …

In 2011, Italy introduced gender quotas for boards of directors of companies listed on its stock market. Comparing … the stock price reaction to the introduction of gender quotas. A positive effect of the quota law on stock market returns … emerges at the date of the board's election. Our results are consistent with gender quotas giving rise to a beneficial …

gender ratio results in a greater impact on bank performance and risk taking. This supports the argument to increase gender … diversity in executive level positions for females. …