In this discussion, Joshua Angrist, a Nobel laureate from MIT, Zoe Cullen from Harvard focusing on labor economics, and Marina Gertsberg of the University of Melbourne explore the often overlooked consequences of well-meaning policies. They delve into how good intentions can inadvertently harm those they aim to help, examining pay transparency laws and their paradoxical effects on wages. The impact of the #MeToo movement on academic collaborations is also highlighted, showcasing how it has inadvertently affected women's professional relationships and research opportunities.

Harvard professor Zoe Cullen and FT columnist Pilita Clark discuss the benefits and risks of pay transparency. They explore how different types of transparency can impact gender pay equality and workplace dynamics. The podcast also examines the impact of pay transparency on job advertisements and analyzes studies on its effectiveness in addressing pay disparities.