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Rich countries do better in women’s football but understanding why matters, not just for the Matildas

‘Gender norms explain some of it, but not all of it’ says Tiya Banerjee, an economist at the e61 InstituteGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn about a week’s time, the Socceroos will step up against Turkey, their first opponents in this year’s World Cup.Winning their first m...

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by Patrick Commins Economics editor
Rich countries do better in women’s football but understanding why matters, not just for the Matildas

‘Gender norms explain some of it, but not all of it’ says Tiya Banerjee, an economist at the e61 Institute

In about a week’s time, the Socceroos will step up against Turkey, their first opponents in this year’s World Cup.

Winning their first match will be a big ask; progressing beyond the first round will be a bigger one.

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