In this paper, we analyse the recent patterns of occupational segregation by gender in the EU countries vis-à-vis the …, hoping to uncover convergence trends by examining whether the EU-Us differentials in gender occupational segregation decline … across age cohorts. The main findings of our study are: (i) gender segregation has been declining across age cohorts in the …

explaining: (i) gender differences regarding choices to work in either PS or private sector, and (ii) subsequent changes in … female labour market outcomes. To do so, we provide some empirical evidence about cross-country gender differences in choice … different theories on gender behaviour in the labour market. We also analyze the main determinants of the hourly wage gaps …

This paper considers a simple model of self-fulfilling expectations that leads to a multiple equilibrium of gender gaps … no gaps is feasible. We examine the effects of gender-based and gender-neutral subsidies and find that the latter are … test some implications of the model. -- Gender gaps ; self-fulfilling expectations ; gender policies ; time-use surveys …