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

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Unpacking the Gender Pay Gap

This chapter explores the multifaceted reasons behind the gender pay gap, focusing on the types of work women typically engage in and how negotiation styles influence salary outcomes. It also examines the positive effects of blind auditions in orchestras, which have improved gender equity in hiring practices and encouraged more female participation in music.

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