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Sebastian Garcia-Torres
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(he/ him) Econ. graduate student and research assistant at @freieuniversitaet.bsky.social sgarciatorres.com
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More female representation in government was associated with a lower chance of school closures during COVID - due to their heightened awareness of the costs of school closures.
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The notion that politicians’ identity, including their gender, can influence policy outcomes is supported by a growing body of empirical research. This column reports a study exploring the extent to which the share of women members in national governments during the Covid-19 pandemic shaped the policy responses. Higher female representation was associated with a lower likelihood of schools being closed – not because women politicians were less concerned about the spread of the virus but due to their heightened awareness of the costs of school closures, notably for working mothers with young children. The results indicate the potential benefits of more gender-balanced governments in shaping policies that affect the wellbeing, education, and economic prospects of children and families.
March 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Thank you dear Natalia, for all of your support and guidance during all these years! :))
March 6, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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Dear Max, thank you a lot for all of your support and guidance in these last four years! Working at @jfki-econ.bsky.social is always lots of fun. I look forward to all of the projects and ideas we still have ahead of us! :))
March 5, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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January 29, 2025 at 7:30 AM