Violence against women (VAW) is both a cause of and a manifestation of gender inequality, yet it has drawn significantly less intellectual curiosity from economists than aspects of gender inequality such as the pay gap. VAW generates significant constraints on women’s lives, with spillovers for society, the economy and the next generation. It potentially causes physical and psychological harm, compromises women’s productivity as workers and parents, and distorts the optimal allocation of talent.

Evidence-VAW is a research project led by Professor Sonia Bhalotra, running from 2021-2026. It is supported by a European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant.