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Parenthood and the double x economy

Latest 300 | LSE Public lectures and events | Video

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The Motherhood Penalty and Gender Inequality

This chapter explores the impact of motherhood on the economy, highlighting the challenges faced by mothers in the labor force and the gender circumstances that contribute to it. It also discusses the child penalty and its impact on high income, high equality nations compared to low equality nations.

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