This thesis examines real and capital-market effects of labor market frictions that address three sustainable development goals: gender equality, decent work and economic growth, and reduced inequalities. First, we identify gender-specific discrimination that leads to the underrepresentation of women on corporate boards. Second, we find a negative effect of European mandatory board gender quotas on board and firm performance. Third, we show that shareholders only react negatively and instantly at the last certified step of successful U.S. unionization efforts.
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This thesis examines real and capital-market effects of labor market frictions that address three sustainable development goals: gender equality, decent work and economic growth, and reduced inequalities. First, we identify gender-specific discrimination that leads to the underrepresentation of women on corporate boards. Second, we find a negative effect of European mandatory board gender quotas on board and firm performance. Third, we show that shareholders only react negatively and instantly a...
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