Gendered Job Search: An Analysis of Gender Differences in Reservation Wages and Job Applications
基于对失业工人的每周调查，研究了男性和女性在保留工资和申请职业类别上的差异，发现女性更早瞄准女性占多数的职业，并偏好灵活工时、人际互动多、竞争小的岗位，家庭责任和风险态度是关键影响因素。
Using a weekly survey of unemployed workers, this study examines gender differences in reservation wages and applied-for occupational categories. The analysis shows that a large portion of the gender difference in reservation wages is attributable to the fact that women and men search for different occupations. Findings further demonstrate that women are more likely to apply to occupations with higher percentages of female incumbents, and they target these occupations from the earlier stages of their job search, rather than adjusting their preferences over the course of unemployment. Further analysis shows that women are more likely to apply for occupational categories that offer greater flexibility in working hours, more opportunities for interpersonal interactions, less critical decision-making, and a less competitive environment. Finally, the analysis reveals that household responsibilities, particularly the number of children, and willingness to take risks are important factors influencing women’s decisions to pursue occupations with less demanding work hours.