inequality between couples. Contrary to previous estimates, we account for possible biases in the estimation of assortative … mating on household potential earnings is much larger and amounts to 10 to 20% for observed inequality. …

further and ask how differences in gross wages in particular the unexplained gap show up in disposable income and its …Numerous studies analyze gender wage differences focusing on gross hourly wages. The analysis of differences in gross … wages allows statements on productivity differences between men and women and to quantify the unexplainable wage gap which …

Considering the contribution of the distribution of individual wages and earnings to that of household incomes we find …