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Economics: Does it Have a Problem with Women?

The lack of diversity in economics and challenging the causes of the gender pay gap

Why is there such a lack of diversity in the economics profession? In the UK, only fifteen percent of economics professors are women. In the US, it's even less. The ±«Óãtv's Kim Gittleson reports on why women are not choosing a career in economics.

Plus, what are the underlying causes of the gender pay gap? Are women not asking for pay rises enough? A study suggests this is not the case. We hear from its author, Dr. Amanda Goodall, a Senior Lecturer at Cass Business School in London.

And finally, the ±«Óãtv's Rumella Dasgupta reports on everyday sexism in India from filling out forms to fine dining.

(Image: Man and woman on a scale, Credit: Getty Images)

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Mon 9 Oct 2017 07:32GMT

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