RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 The Gender Pay Gap Beyond Human Capital
JF Journal of Human Resources
JO J Hum Resour
FD University of Wisconsin Press
SP 827
OP 874
DO 10.3368/jhr.46.4.827
VO 46
IS 4
A1 Wayne A. Grove
A1 Andrew Hussey
A1 Michael Jetter
YR 2011
UL http://jhr.uwpress.org/content/46/4/827.abstract
AB Focused on human capital, economists typically explain about half of the gender earnings gap. For a national sample of MBAs, we account for 82 percent of the gap by incorporating noncognitive skills (for example, confidence and assertiveness) and preferences regarding family, career, and jobs. Those two sources of gender heterogeneity account for a quarter of the “explained” pay gap, with half due to human capital variables and the other quarter due to hours worked and current job characteristics. Female MBAs appear to pay a penalty for “good citizen” behavior (choosing jobs that contribute to society) and characteristics (higher ethical standards).