The present study examines factors that might explain the difference between female and male industry wage premia. It focuses on three industry characteristics in particular--the extent to which firms in each industry were likely to be targeted for Affirmation Action compliance review or...

This study investigates the impact of increased import competition on gender wage and employment differentials in U.S. manufacturing over the period from 1976 to 1993. Increased import competition is expected to decrease the relative demand for workers in low-wage production occupations and the...

This study investigates the impact of increased import competition on gender wage and employment differentials in U.S. manufacturing over the period from 1976 to 1993. Increased import competition is expected to decrease the relative demand for workers in low-wage production occupations and the...