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Reviews “What sets this book apart is its innovative approach to examining gender inequality. Rather than relying solely on conventional economic metrics, it delves into new frameworks and methodologies that explore the hidden dimensions of gender disparity. The chapters explore unexplored territories--from digital financial inclusion and micro-credit initiatives to the psychological impacts of gender discrimination and the rise of women in the gig economy. Each chapter, meticulously researched, provides not only a diagnosis of current issues but also actionable, evidence-based solutions. . . . Provide[s] a roadmap for policymakers, scholars, activists, and practitioners who are dedicated to building a more equitable world.” —From the Foreword by Pinaki Das, Professor, Department of Economics, Vidyasagar University, West Bengal, India This new book, Toward Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality: Fostering Equitable Growth for Sustainable Development, explores the prevalence of gender inequality and its causes and consequences, using new and inventive ways of measuring gender inequality and providing evidence-based suggestions on how these inequalities can be mitigated. The volume presents studies on the complex social, economic, and political challenges that vary across cultures, geographies, and historical contexts. CONTENTS: About the Authors / Editors: Editor: Susobhan Maiti, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, India Susobhan Maiti, PhD, is an accomplished teacher, researcher, and academic administrator with a strong foundation in economic theory and applied research. A Gold Medalist in his BA Economics, he completed his MA and PhD degrees in Economics from Vidyasagar University, India. In recognition of his academic and research excellence, he was awarded the prestigious ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship (2017–18) by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. He is currently serving as Assistant Professor and Program Chair of the M.A. Applied Econometrics program in the Department of Economics, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). He also holds significant institutional responsibilities as IQAC Coordinator and ISO 21001:2018 Coordinator, contributing actively to academic planning, quality assurance processes, and continuous institutional improvement in alignment with NAAC and IQAC quality frameworks. Dr. Maiti has published over 50 research articles in reputed Scopus-indexed international journals and edited volumes and has edited three academic books, demonstrating sustained research productivity and scholarly impact. His research interests focus on applied econometric modeling and empirical policy analysis, with particular emphasis on macroeconomic dynamics, industrial economics, development and financial economics, labor market outcomes, and evidence-based evaluation of public policy. He serves as the Managing Editor of the peer-reviewed international journal Multidisciplinary Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (MJHSS) and acts as a reviewer for leading international journals and publishers, including SN Business & Economics, Cogent Business & Management, Taylor & Francis, and Discover Education, Springer Nature. |
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