Barbara Petrongolo

Barbara Petrongolo, a Professor of Economics at the University of Oxford, dives deep into the complexities of gender inequality in the labor market. She discusses the paradox of women advancing in education yet still facing significant disparities at work. The conversation highlights how biases in early education can shape gender dynamics in fields like math. They also explore the impact of remote work during the pandemic on career progression for women and challenge societal norms that perpetuate these gaps, suggesting that understanding could lead to economic growth.