VoxTalks Economics S8 Ep42: Carcillo: Closing the gender wage gap
Aug 8, 2025
Stéphane Carcillo, an OECD economist, delves into the persistent gender wage gap in advanced economies and its complexities. He reveals how vital firms' roles are in combating wage discrimination. The discussion highlights the impact of pay transparency legislation, illustrating how it can transform negotiations for women. Carcillo also addresses the hurdles smaller businesses face in implementing these measures and emphasizes the urgency of organizational policies that promote equitable pay and challenge societal stereotypes.
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How The Gender Wage Gap Is Measured
- The OECD median gender pay gap averaged about 11% in 2023.
- The gap equals men's median wage minus women's divided by men's median wage.
Pay Transparency Is Becoming Common
- About 55% of OECD countries now use pay-transparency schemes or reporting.
Firm Reporting Versus Government Calculations
- Some countries require firms to publish pay stats while others compute gaps from government social-security data.
- Government data is accurate and helps small firms but misses firm-level career practices.