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Mind the Gap
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Mind the Gap

Factors Driving the Growing Racial Wage Gaps and Solutions to Close Them

Gad Levanon, Frank Steemers and Laura Sabattini
The Conference Board, 2021
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Income gaps in the United States are growing, particularly between Black and white Americans. This is a troubling reality, given the nation’s free market tenets and commitment to equality, liberty and opportunity. Economists Gad Levanon, Frank Steemers and Laura Sabattini explore the dynamics of racial pay inequities in this sobering analysis, and they assess a framework of solutions that could mitigate the issue. Employers, employees and policy officials concerned about this alarming situation will find a robust examination of causes and thoughtfully crafted recommendations in this insightful report.

Take-Aways

  • Wage inequality gaps have widened in the United States since 2010.
  • Black worker participation lags considerably in high-paying positions and industries.
  • Companies should implement strategies to reduce racial wage inequities.

About the Authors

Gad Levanon, Frank Steemers and Laura Sabattini are professionals at the Conference Board, a business-membership, nonprofit research organization.

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