A studied difference in women's and men's labor market outcomes is their different distributions in industries and occupations. a) What indicator is used to measure gender occupational segregation? Explain the components and meaning of this indicator. b) What are the typical supply-side explanations for gender differences in occupations and earnings? c) Define societal discrimination and labor market discrimination. d) Give an example of a case when voluntary choices, societal discrimination, and labor market discrimination mix.

A studied difference in women's and men's labor market outcomes is their different distributions in industries and occupations. a) What indicator is used to measure gender occupational segregation? Explain the components and meaning of this indicator. b) What are the typical supply-side explanations for gender differences in occupations and earnings? c) Define societal discrimination and labor market discrimination. d) Give an example of a case when voluntary choices, societal discrimination, and labor market discrimination mix.

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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