Occupational segregation drives gender wage gap in Europe.
The article examines the gender wage gap in Europe by analyzing how job choices and skill prices affect pay differences between men and women. The researchers found that occupational segregation and differences in skill prices contribute significantly to the wage gap. Women tend to be concentrated in lower-paying occupations and face lower skill prices compared to men, leading to unequal pay. The study highlights the importance of addressing these factors to reduce gender wage disparities in Europe.