%0 Journal Article
%T The Impact of Gender Inequality, Financial Inclusion on Economic Growth in Vietnam
%A Hang Thu Pham
%A Thu Thi Hoai Nguyen
%J Journal of Organizational Behavior Research
%@ 2528-9705
%D 2025
%V 10
%N 1
%R 10.51847/EIRN5tLDqx
%P 71-82
%X Gender inequality and its impact on economic growth present significant global challenges, particularly concerning Vietnam's sustainable development. This study utilized the Fixed Effect (FE), Random Effect (RE), and Generalized Least Squares (GLS) methods and analyzed provincial-level data from 2017 to 2020 to explore this relationship in Vietnam. The issue of gender inequality is crucial for Vietnam in formulating effective strategies to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Findings indicate that gender inequality negatively affects economic growth, with increases in the gender wage gap correlating to a decline in the growth rate of the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP). Moreover, the study unexpectedly reveals that multidimensional poverty and corruption hinder GRDP growth, while financial inclusion positively influences provincial economic growth. Notably, financial inclusion serves as a moderating variable between gender inequality and economic growth; higher financial inclusion in provinces correlates with a more significant negative impact of the gender wage gap on provincial GRDP growth. Addressing gender inequality through improved financial inclusion may be essential for enhancing economic growth in Vietnam. Provinces with higher levels of financial inclusion require targeted policies to address gender inequality to boost regional economic growth. In these regions, an increase in gender inequality is likely to have a more harmful impact on the growth rate of GRDP than in other areas.
%U https://odad.org/article/the-impact-of-gender-inequality-financial-inclusion-on-economic-growth-in-vietnam-sdgnrhbavp4p0xl