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Gender differences in economic outcomes such as labor force participation and wages have received growing attention from economists in the last several decades. On average, for example, men are paid more than women for the same work. While such information is important for our understanding of the economy and people’s economic lives, the role of gender in economics goes beyond these differences. The Initiative on the Study of Gender in the Economy will explore the relevance of gender in society and the economy, analyzing differences that may exist between men and women in political, economic, and social influence around the world.