Using a sample of Harvard alumnae observed in their late 30s, we study the relationship between workplace flexibility and the labor force participation of mothers. We first document a large variation in labor force participation rates across high-education fields. Mindful of the possibility of...

Using data from the 2003 National Survey of College Graduates and a sample of Harvard alumnae, we study the relationship between work environment and the labor force participation of mothers. We first document a large variation in labor force participation rates across high-education fields....

Using data from the 2003 National Survey of College Graduates and a sample of Harvard alumnae, we study the relationship between work environment and the labor force participation of mothers. We first document a large variation in labor force participation rates across high-education fields....