The Economics of Gender Disparities

In this lesson, Professor Yana Gallen explores gender economics, focusing on the factors contributing to the gender wage gap. The lesson delves into the “motherhood penalty,” where women’s wages tend to drop significantly after having children, and examines how norms, preferences, and societal constraints affect women’s career trajectories. Gallen also discusses the trends of delayed childbearing and falling fertility rates, raising important questions about the future of gender equality in society.