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Freakonomics Radio

584. How to Pave the Road to Hell

Apr 18, 2024
43:42
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Economists discuss unintended consequences of social policies like the Americans with Disabilities Act. They explore pay transparency's effect on negotiation, productivity, and gender equity in the workplace. The impact of the Me Too movement on research collaborations in academia is also examined, highlighting challenges and implications for female academics.
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  • The #MeToo movement caused a decline in collaborations and productivity among junior female academics due to concerns over sexual harassment accusations, highlighting unintended consequences impacting career outcomes.
  • Pay transparency laws unintentionally linked bargaining practices across workers, resulting in compressed pay and overall decline in wages, showcasing the unintended consequences of such regulations.

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Unintended Consequences of the Me Too Movement

Junior female academics started fewer new projects with male co-authors after the Me Too movement, leading to a decline in collaborations and productivity. This drop in collaborations due to concerns over sexual harassment accusations, showcasing how good intentions of the movement resulted in unintended consequences impacting career outcomes.

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