How ‘Greedy Work,’ More than Bias, Explains the Persistent Gender Wage Gap
In a new book, economist Claudia Goldin finds that the gender wage gap is a symptom of a far greater problem, one that has largely been invisible.
Elizabeth Weingarten is the head of behavioral science insights at Torch and a senior advisor at Behavioral Scientist. Previously, she worked at the behavioral science design firm ideas42, directed the Global Gender Parity Initiative at the think tank New America, and was the managing editor of Behavioral Scientist. She also worked on the editorial staffs of Slate, The Atlantic, and Qatar Today Magazine. She graduated from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.
In a new book, economist Claudia Goldin finds that the gender wage gap is a symptom of a far greater problem, one that has largely been invisible.
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