Economics
Gender Quotas in Parliaments and Their Effect on Policy Outcomes
Quick fact
Countries that adopt gender quotas in parliamentary elections see measurable increases in public spending on education and health, and they are more likely to pass laws addressing violence against women, even when controlling for economics and political factors (e.g., India, Rwanda).
Why this is interesting
Imagine a parliament where the number of women matters not just for fairness, but for the laws that are passed. How much can a demographic balance actually change policy?