Does pink tax need a global policy focus?
Women face higher prices for commodities, often paying 15 to 20 per cent more than men for similar products. This 'pink tax' is evident in clothing, where women's apparel is 13 per cent more expensive
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Women face higher prices for commodities, often paying 15 to 20 per cent more than men for similar products. This 'pink tax' is evident in clothing, where women's apparel is 13 per cent more expensive
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