Economics, Econometrics and Finance
4 years ago

Gender pay gap varies by region, revealing key factors driving inequality.

Journal of Regional Science
Where do women earn more than men? Explaining regional differences in the gender pay gap
Michaela Fuchs, Anja Rossen, Antje Weyh, Gabriele Wydra‐Somaggio

Paper Summary

The article explores why women earn more than men in some regions. By analyzing data from Germany, the researchers found that job-related differences play a big role in regions with a high gender pay gap, while individual characteristics matter more in regions with a low gap. The type of jobs available in a region also affects gender pay differences.

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