Greedy work and inequity
Claudia Goldin, who won the 2023 Nobel prize for Economics, has researched extensively to understand the key reasons for gender differences in the labour market. Greedy work She coined the phrase to denote work that was “greedy” of employee’s time and commitment.
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Do “greedy jobs” cause the gender pay gap?
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The Problem with “Greedy Work”
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Greedy jobs, labour market institutions, and the gender pay gap
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Women Did Everything Right. Then Work Got 'Greedy.' - The New York Times
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Greed and Good: Understanding and Overcoming the Inequality That Limits Our Lives: Pizzigati, Sam: 9781891843259: : Books
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The Problem with “Greedy Work”
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Claudia Goldin says 'greedy jobs' becoming more accessible to women
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The Problem with “Greedy Work”
Greedy work and inequity
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Japan's 'greedy work' practices blamed for gender pay gap - Nikkei Asia
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How to Stop Being Greedy: 16 Tips for a Well-Balanced Life
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Why We Haven't Fixed Gender Inequality at Work
A Nobel Laureate Shows How 'Greedy Work' — and the Lack of Workplace Flexibility — Fuels Gender Pay Inequity
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