Abstract
AbstractRecent discourse has lauded the efficacy of female leadership in national governments, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study employs two-way fixed effect (TWFE) and instrumental variable (IV) regression methodologies to reveal a more pronounced association between the proportion of female legislators and reduced epidemic-related mortality, rather than a direct correlation with female executive leadership. Further analysis elucidates that the effectiveness of female legislative representation is amplified through its interaction with the deliberative processes in governance. This suggests that policy diversity and inclusive decision-making mechanisms are instrumental in enhancing epidemic response efficacy.
Funder
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Nagoya University of Commerce and Business
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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