This paper investigates how board gender diversity (BGD) impacts information asymmetry (IA) and investment efficiency (IE), in addition to the moderating role of board gender diversity on the nexus between information asymmetry and investment efficiency in Egypt, motivated by the unclear lens...

We study the gendered impact of recommendations at different stages of the hiring process. First, using a large sample of reference letters from the academic job market for economists, we document that women receive fewer "ability" and more "grindstone" letters. Next, we conduct two experiments...

The European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award is an example of how exceptional dedication and innovation of towns, cities and regions can positively impact the lives of all. Over the past three editions, more than 220 local authorities have taken the opportunity to demonstrate their...

The European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award is an example of how exceptional dedication and innovation of towns, cities and regions can positively impact the lives of all. Over the past three editions, more than 220 local authorities have taken the opportunity to demonstrate their...

The aim of the Ambassadors for #DiversityInTransport Network is to support the Commission's agenda on promoting equality and diversity in transport, following the objectives under Action 70 of the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy (SSMS). The Network seeks to raise awareness on and...

The aim of the Ambassadors for #DiversityInTransport Network is to support the Commission's agenda on promoting equality and diversity in transport, following the objectives under Action 70 of the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy (SSMS). The Network seeks to raise awareness on and...

We investigate the influence of boardroom gender diversity on earnings management. Drawing on a sample of European firms over the 2010-2023 period, we document an inverted U-shaped nexus between boardroom gender heterogeneity and earnings manipulation. Moreover, we also find that the Democracy...

Using rich data on personnel records, work assignments, and performance in a financial institu- tion, we uncover the mechanisms leading to promotion gaps in knowledge teamwork. We find a substantial promotion gap for women in early career stages. Analyzing over 10,000 investment projects reveals...

This study examines the influence of gender composition on corporate financial performance, measured by the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio and Tobin's Q, considering both male and female directors. Using an econometric panel data analysis, a dual fixed effects model and the Generalized Method of...

This study examines the interplay of co-determination law and board gender quotas using novel board-director panel data for Norway. We present descriptive evidence suggesting that boards with employee representatives on boards of directors were more gender diverse before the gender quota....

Our study explores how ESG performance affects corporate misconduct (CM) in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) firms and whether having more women on corporate boards influences this relationship. Using logistic regression and using data collected from GCC firms, we analyse the moderating effect of...

This report explores the business case for diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the workplace and assesses the impact of Diversity Charters and the EU Platform of Diversity Charters. The study highlights the benefits of D&I across various dimensions, including recruitment, retention, performance,...

This report explores the business case for diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the workplace and assesses the impact of Diversity Charters and the EU Platform of Diversity Charters. The study highlights the benefits of D&I across various dimensions, including recruitment, retention, performance,...

Commitment to gender equality and diversity has long been a stated priority for large companies, and one visible way to signal this commitment is through gender-inclusive language. Public debates around such language use increasingly surface regarding companies’ communication with...