WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN RURAL ECONOMIES: IMPACTS OF MONETARY POLICY

Muhammad Ayub Mehar

doi:10.17261/Pressacademia.2026.2031

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN RURAL ECONOMIES: IMPACTS OF MONETARY POLICY

Abstract

Purpose- This study integrates economic development and prosperity with rural sociology and women's well-being. It assesses the women’s empowerment in rural societies in the global context. Methodology-- The study posits that women's subjective well-being in rural societies is a consequence of their empowerment, as measured by their participation in major decision-making. The study assesses women's empowerment in rural societies worldwide by analyzing data from 217 countries over 25 years. Findings- The access and availability of credit to the private sector ensures the availability of cash, which influences households to allow more participation of female members in major family decisions. It was noted that the role of women in businesses is more influential than their role as workers. Conclusions- The role of monetary policy was validated by the impact of domestic credit in enhancing the participation of females in businesses. It was also noted that higher per capita income improves women’s ownership and participation in businesses.

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English

Subjects

Business Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Muhammad Ayub Mehar
0000-0002-9711-2556
Pakistan

Publication Date

June 30, 2026

Submission Date

June 11, 2026

Acceptance Date

June 30, 2026

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Year 2026 Volume: 15 Number: 1

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https://doi.org/10.17261/Pressacademia.2026.2031

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Mehar, M. A. (2026). WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN RURAL ECONOMIES: IMPACTS OF MONETARY POLICY. Journal of Business Economics and Finance, 15(1), 26-35. https://doi.org/10.17261/Pressacademia.2026.2031

AMA

1.Mehar MA. WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN RURAL ECONOMIES: IMPACTS OF MONETARY POLICY. JBEF. 2026;15(1):26-35. doi:10.17261/Pressacademia.2026.2031

Chicago

Mehar, Muhammad Ayub. 2026. “WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN RURAL ECONOMIES: IMPACTS OF MONETARY POLICY”. Journal of Business Economics and Finance 15 (1): 26-35. https://doi.org/10.17261/Pressacademia.2026.2031.

EndNote

Mehar MA (June 1, 2026) WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN RURAL ECONOMIES: IMPACTS OF MONETARY POLICY. Journal of Business Economics and Finance 15 1 26–35.

IEEE

[1]M. A. Mehar, “WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN RURAL ECONOMIES: IMPACTS OF MONETARY POLICY”, JBEF, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 26–35, June 2026, doi: 10.17261/Pressacademia.2026.2031.

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Mehar, Muhammad Ayub. “WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN RURAL ECONOMIES: IMPACTS OF MONETARY POLICY”. Journal of Business Economics and Finance 15/1 (June 1, 2026): 26-35. https://doi.org/10.17261/Pressacademia.2026.2031.

JAMA

1.Mehar MA. WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN RURAL ECONOMIES: IMPACTS OF MONETARY POLICY. JBEF. 2026;15:26–35.

MLA

Mehar, Muhammad Ayub. “WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN RURAL ECONOMIES: IMPACTS OF MONETARY POLICY”. Journal of Business Economics and Finance, vol. 15, no. 1, June 2026, pp. 26-35, doi:10.17261/Pressacademia.2026.2031.

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1.Muhammad Ayub Mehar. WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN RURAL ECONOMIES: IMPACTS OF MONETARY POLICY. JBEF. 2026 Jun. 1;15(1):26-35. doi:10.17261/Pressacademia.2026.2031