Gad Levanon, Frank Steemers and Laura Sabattini
Mind the Gap
Factors Driving the Growing Racial Wage Gaps and Solutions to Close Them
The Conference Board, 2021
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A disturbing racial pay gap continues to widen in the United States.
Recommendation
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.
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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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