In many developing nations, young women have lower enrollment rates in secondary school than do young men. Describe several ways in which greater educational opportunities for young women could lead to faster economic growth in these countries.

Definition Definition Increase in the amount of goods and services produced by a country in a given period of time compared to an earlier period. Economic growth is generally coupled with a rise in national income or the purchasing power of individuals. It is often measured in terms of the increase in a country's gross domestic product (GDP), or the overall monetary value of all the complete or final services and goods that a country can produce within its domestic boundaries in a specific period.