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This research aims to explore the connection between women on corporate boards and the financial performance of Dutch companies.

Women on boards and firm performance

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This research aims to explore the connection between women on corporate boards and the financial performance of Dutch companies.
Analyzed 99 listed companies in the Dutch Female Board Index
Extended earlier methodologies from Catalyst and McKinsey
Compared performance metrics of firms with and without women on boards
Firms with women directors achieved better financial performance compared to those without.
Statistical analysis confirms the positive impact of gender diversity on firm performance.

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Randomized trial investigates financial performance in companies with and without women directors, suggesting gender diversity benefits firms.

Mijntje Lückerath-Rovers (2011) studied this question.

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Randomized trial investigates financial performance in companies with and without women directors, suggesting gender diversity benefits firms.