This research investigates whether increasing female political representation affects labour market participation and education outcomes. Using electoral reforms in Italy as a natural experiment, the study finds that greater female representation increased workforce participation among working-age women while encouraging younger women to remain in education, demonstrating broader economic and social effects of political representation.

This research critiques the Trans-Pacific Partnership, arguing that its economic benefits are unevenly distributed. While corporations gain, most Canadians face higher costs, reduced digital freedoms, and environmental risks. The study calls for shifting the debate from overall growth to a clearer analysis of who benefits and who bears the costs.