ORAZEM, PETER F.; WERBEL, JAMES D.; McELROY, JAMES C. - In: Journal of Labor Research 24 (2003) 2, pp. 307-321
Search theory suggests that if a woman anticipates discriminatory treatment in the labor market, she will lower her reservation wage which would, in turn, lead to lower pay. This prediction is tested using a data set of graduating college seniors. Results show that women had lower starting-pay...