Research: How to Close the Gender Gap in Startup Financing
Journal
Harvard Business Review
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2024-04-12
Author(s)
Abstract
A global analysis of previous research over the last three decades shows that women entrepreneurs face a higher rate of business loan denials and increased interest rates in loan decisions made by commercial bankers. Interestingly, the data also reveals that the formal and informal standing of women in a particular society can provide clues to some of the true hurdles to positive change. This article reviews these hurdles, and offers three recommendations for change.
HSG Classification
contribution to practical use / society
Refereed
yes