Study Alleges Louisiana Has Largest Male-Female Wage Gap In U.S.

By Robert Ross

12/01/2011

Although Louisiana may have the widest wage gap in the country, many academics point to factors other than discrimination that account for the apparent wage gap.

TAGS: Barbara Norton, Carrie Lukas, Center for American Progress, Claudia Goldin, Equal Pay for Women Act, Francine D. Blau, Independent Women's Forum, Lawrence M. Kahn, Reach Advisors, Walter Block

Equal Pay for Women Act Brings Battle of the Sexes to Life in Louisiana

By Robert Ross

04/28/2011

Rep. Norton has reintroduced the Equal Pay for Women Act, which would give the state power to correct and eliminate discriminatory wage practices based on sex for "comparable" work. However, various academics claim that the the male-female wage gap has little to do with discrimination, and more so with job preferences.

TAGS: Barbara Norton, Department of Labor, Equal Pay Act, Equal Pay Act of 1963, Equal Pay for Women Act, James Chung, Mimi Schippers, Reach Advisors, Romina Boccia, U.S. Census Bureau, Walter Block

Louisiana’s Comeback Agenda

Louisiana’s Comeback Agenda is a bold vision for policy change in Louisiana. Given our economic and cultural assets, Louisiana should be an economic powerhouse. This agenda is the roadmap for how we get there. It’s intended to serve as a guide for lawmakers, candidates, and community leaders to spark discussion and debate toward proven policies that will...

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