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232. A New Nobel Laureate Explains the Gender Pay Gap (Replay)

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Understanding the Gender Pay Gap: Flexibility vs. Demand

This chapter examines the gender pay gap in professions such as law, focusing on the impact of rigid demands and the importance of temporal flexibility. It highlights the challenges women face in balancing high-stress roles with the need for work-life balance, often leading to lower compensation in more flexible positions.

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