Answer to Question #26370 in Macroeconomics for Jimmy Vo

Question #26370
List the productivity factors that may explain the differences in pay between men and women in similar occupations. Do any of these factors arise as a result of cultural or social traditions? If so, describe how changes in social relationships will affect the pay gap over time.
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10.04.14, 15:36

Tim Ledbetter
17.05.13, 03:46

I see two productivity factors that may explain the gender gap in salary. One is Women may earn less than men because they bring to the labor market different productive capacities than men. For example, they may not have invested as heavily in education and training to develop labor market skills and thus may be less productive in the labor market. The second productivity factor is the absence of work history. It is a common believe that experience is positively related to earnings. Because of family

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