Is there a gap in the gap? Regional differences in the gender pay gap
"In this paper, we investigate regional differences in the gender pay gap both theoretically and empirically. Within a spatial oligopsony model, we show that more densely populated labour markets are more competitive and constrain employers' ability to discriminate against women. Utilising...
Main Authors: | Hirsch, Boris, König, Marion, Möller, Joachim |
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Institution: | ETUI-European Trade Union Institute |
Format: | TEXT |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Bonn
2009
IZA |
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Online Access: | https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19187720124919059029-is-there-a-gap-in-the-gap?-Reg.htm |
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