Women’s Descriptive Representation and Gendered Labor Market Inequality in OECD Countries

• In Event: Gender and Economic Inequality

Brief Overview

This study examines the impact of women’s political empowerment on reducing the gender wage gap. Using data from 27 OECD countries, we find increasing women’s representation helps reduce gender wage gaps, especially among high-wage earners.

Authors

• Yeon Soo Park, The University of Texas at Dallas

• Mi Jeong Shin, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics