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Dear John,
A new study published by the Fraser Institute today – on International Women's Day – finds that despite improvements worldwide, 42 countries imposed greater restrictions on the economic rights of women over a recent two-year period.
Economic freedom refers to the ability of people to make self-determining economic decisions including the ability to own property, decide what to buy, where to work, whether to start a business, engage in trade, and even open a bank account.
Today's study tracks changes in economic freedom for women around the world and finds that 13 countries improved by relaxing legal restrictions on women’s economic rights from 2018 to 2020.
During the same two-year period, however, 42 countries imposed greater restrictions on women’s economic rights. Notably, six countries declined significantly: Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, Malaysia, and Oman.
In countries where men and women enjoy the same economic rights, women live longer, healthier lives while also benefiting society by increasing economic activity and prosperity.
Check out the full study here, and please help us spread the news!
Sincerely,
Niels Veldhuis
President
The Fraser Institute
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