Gender

Women are more than half the population, and underrepresented at every level of government. To fix this, more women need to run for office. 

Beyond the intrinsic value of gender parity in politics, there's evidence that getting more women elected and politically active makes good economic sense too. Let's do the numbers. 

The new book "She-Wolves: The Untold History of Women on Wall Street" chronicles the barriers women had to break down to become part of major financial institutions.

In "Boys State" and "Girls State," young politicos simulate democracy during a weeklong camp.

Women, including CEOs, are sometimes hit harder by unfavorable economic conditions.

"Stereotypically, poker is a boys' club. It's booze, it's betting, it's a smoky basement. It's all the places that women don't feel comfortable. And that's what we're trying to shift," said Erin Lydon, president of Poker Power.

From the bachelorette pad of the 1960s to today's pink mansion, the Dreamhouse's evolution shows the politics and trends of American life.

For every 100 men, only 72 women are promoted to manager positions.

While both men and women have essentially the same odds of automation taking their jobs, women could face a tougher transition to new jobs.

How gender identity affects the way we think about the economy.