Women Entrepreneurship and Access to Capital

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Miodrag Bogdanović
Faculty of Economics, Finance and Administration, Belgrade, Serbia

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This paper explores the consequences of gender inequality on the women entrepreneurship development and economic development. The paper challenges the theoretical statement which says that resolving issue of the gender inequality worldwide, can significantly change the conditions of economic development. Limited potentials for women in business stop the economic growth, particularly in developing countries. Ability to access the financial resources appears to be the biggest impediment for women to achieve economic independence. This finding is recognized in many developing as well as developed countries.

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No 3-4 (2016): Jounal of Women's Entrepreneurship and Education
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Part I. Female Entrepreneurship and Glass Celling
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