Soares, MargaridaMota, Matilde2023-12-122023-12-122023-01-092023-01-09http://hdl.handle.net/10362/161122This work project investigates whether a higher share of women on the boards of directors of European Union banks leads to greater financial stability. Employing a fixed effects model and using yearly panel data (2015-2021), this study finds evidence that, on average, an increase in the share of women on the board of directors is associated with an increase in the z-score and a decrease in the NPL ratio, which implies greater financial stability at bank and systemic levels, respectively. It also briefly explores other measures of board gender diversity and the impact of gender quotas on financial stability.engGender diversityFinancial stabilityBoard of directorsBankingEuropean Unionmaster thesis203310870