Claudia Goldin, a Nobel laureate and Harvard economics professor, dives into the complexities of the gender pay gap. She reveals that the disparity isn't solely due to discrimination, exploring historical and societal factors instead. Goldin discusses how occupational choices and the need for workplace flexibility contribute to lower pay for women. She also highlights effective strategies for salary negotiation and emphasizes the need for diverse approaches to achieve gender equity in the workplace.

Claudia Goldin, a Nobel laureate in Economics and professor at Harvard, delves into the gender wage gap and the complexities surrounding it. She discusses how inflexible jobs and family duties hinder women's earning potential. Goldin highlights the concept of 'greedy work' and the uneven distribution of household labor, especially during COVID-19. She advocates for policies like universal preschool and equitable parental leave. Additionally, Goldin shares insights on negotiating careers and the historical barriers women faced in economics, blending personal stories with broader societal implications.

Claudia Goldin, the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Economics solo, discusses her research on the gender pay gap and women's workforce participation. She challenges common beliefs about economic growth, highlights the impact of societal expectations, and examines progress made in recent decades. She also explores the relationship between education, careers, and the persistence of the gender pay gap, especially after women have families.

Claudia Goldin, a Harvard professor and Nobel laureate, dives into the complex economics of inequality. She addresses the rise of female billionaires in China while unpacking the persistent U.S. gender earnings gap. Goldin explores falling marriage rates among those without college degrees and the unique wage gap dynamics for Black women. Skeptical of happiness research, she offers insights on the impact of motherhood on well-being and critiques for-profit education's role in perpetuating gender disparities. A wealth of historical context reveals how educational access shapes economic outcomes.

Harvard professor Claudia Goldin, Nobel Economics Prize winner, discusses her groundbreaking research on women's employment and the persisting gender pay gap. Topics include factors influencing women's pay, the impact of 'greedy jobs' on gender equality, and the potential for redefining jobs post-pandemic.

Claudia Goldin, a Harvard economics professor and expert on income inequality and gender economics, shares her groundbreaking insights. She discusses the rise of female billionaires in China and contrasts it with the U.S. gender earnings gap, emphasizing the layers of complexity in achieving equity. Goldin explores marriage trends among those without college degrees, the unique wage dynamics for Black women, and the challenges within for-profit education. Her skepticism about happiness research and the evolving role of women in economic history are also compelling highlights.

Claudia Goldin, a Harvard historian and labor economist, sheds light on the persistent gender pay gap. She introduces the concept of 'greedy work,' where high-paying jobs demand total commitment, often sidelining women who manage caregiving responsibilities. Goldin discusses the changing perceptions of work-life balance, especially post-pandemic. She advocates for flexibility in high-demand positions, emphasizing that collaborative efforts will create fairer work environments. It's a compelling take on culture, ambition, and the future of gender equity in the workplace.

Economist Claudia Goldin talks about 4:30am phone calls, Nobel parties, and yodeling with the hosts. Topics include French fries as an environmentally friendly food, extreme choices made for love, and trivia about the most traveled airline passenger in first class. The hosts also discuss the revival of the circus, unique accents in Antarctica, and a library using cat drawings to attract visitors.

Claudia Goldin, recipient of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Economics, discusses her groundbreaking research on the gender pay gap using historical data. The podcast explores the causes and solutions of the pay gap, challenges conventional beliefs with a U-shaped model, and examines the evolution of women's participation in the workforce and proposed policy solutions.

If Claudia Goldin, Professor of Economics at Harvard University, wins the Nobel Prize in Economics next week, no-one will be surprised. Her work studying the intersection of gender and labor has been vital, both to the world and the field. But there's a curious argument in her newest book "Career and Family: Women’s Century-Long Journey Toward Equity". Goldin says that though the gender pay gap persists, it's not clear that gender discrimination is the cause. She thinks that job design may be the real culprit, and that we need to rethink the flexibility and substitutability of work. She joins us to discuss her book on this episode! Plus, in light of leaked internal research showing Facebook has known their products are harmful to kids and teenagers, we discuss whistleblowers and data-blackboxes for this week's capital is/isn't.