Gender Pay Gap

Abstract

This paper was initially prepared as background material for the Asian Development Outlook 2015 Update theme on Empowering Women, Energizing Asia. The authors are indebted to Shangjin Wei and participants of the Asian Development Outlook workshop, as well as Joanne Yoong and participants of the 12th International Conference of the Western Economic Association International for their insightful comments. The remaining errors are those of the authors.