Profit incentives could close gaps in women's health research
Advocates and industry leaders argue that relying on profit motives may help address longstanding neglect in women's health research, which could yield huge economic gains.
A history of underfunded studies on women's health has left many gaps, prompting some policymakers, scholars, and corporate executives to push for market-driven solutions. They contend that if these disparities were eliminated, a World Economic Forum report projects an annual boost of $1 trillion to global productivity by 2040. In the United States, that translates to roughly $300 billion in recovered output. The argument hinges on turning health equity into a financially attractive goal for investors and companies.
Why it matters
Closing women's health gaps could unlock billions in economic productivity worldwide.
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