For over two decades, scholar and activist Linda Scott has been at the forefront of the global women’s economic empowerment movement. Her award-winning book, The Double X Economy, reflects on the insights gained from this worldwide effort while delving into the historical exclusion of women from the financial system. Translated into 14 languages, the book is available globally.

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The Double X Economy argues that women’s exclusion from economic participation has created a "shadow economy," marked by different practices, restrictions, and risks. Despite facing systemic barriers, women’s economic actions are often more cooperative, cautious, and future-oriented than the current global system dominated by men.

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Scott’s groundbreaking work offers a fresh framework for women’s rights rooted in economic freedom. Clear and compelling, it assesses the deep-seated effects of women’s subjugation and calls for equality to build a more just and prosperous world.

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