Female Executives and the Motherhood Penalty

Seth Murray; Danielle H. Sandler; Matthew Staiger

doi:10.3368/jhr.0521-11673R1

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Female Executives and the Motherhood Penalty

View ORCID ProfileSeth Murray, View ORCID ProfileDanielle H. Sandler and View ORCID ProfileMatthew Staiger

Journal of Human Resources, September 2025, 60 (5) 1706-1736; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/jhr.0521-11673R1

Seth Murray

Seth Murray is at the Federal Reserve Board .

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Danielle H. Sandler

Danielle H. Sandler is at the U.S. Census Bureau .

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Matthew Staiger

Matthew Staiger is at Opportunity Insights, Harvard University .

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Seth Murray, Danielle H. Sandler, Matthew Staiger

Journal of Human Resources Sep 2025, 60 (5) 1706-1736; DOI: 10.3368/jhr.0521-11673R1

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