Women in Alternative Finance

Assesses the relevant role played by equity crowdfunding for female entrepreneurs Analyzes the role of women in alternative finance

Provides policy recommendations about supporting women in alternative finance by providing more specific and detailed rules and action plans

Focuses on equity crowdfunding to shed light on female entrepreneurship Draws attention to equity crowdfunding as a good environment for female entrepreneurs Provides a clear recommendation to policymakers on how to support women in alternative finance

Autorentext

Francesca Battaglia is an Associate Professor of Banking and Finance at the University of Naples Parthenope, Italy.

Emanuela Giusi Gaeta is an Economic and Financial Analyst for the Italian Treasury Department, Italy.

Inhalt
1.Introduction.- 2.Women in entrepreneurial finance: the academic perspective.- 3.Women in alternative finance: a focus on the equity crowdfunding.- 4.An empirical investigation on the Italian context.- 5.Conclusion.