Wage inequalities within genders: evidence from the Slovak Republic
Wage inequalities within genders: evidence from the Slovak Republic

Summary/Abstract: The paper examines wage inequalities in the context of gender in the Slovak Republic in the years 2005-2020 at the level of eight regions of Slovakia. The data source is the DataCube statistical database of the Slovak Statistical Office. Wage inequalities in the labor market have been a long-term problem in the current society. The purpose of this paper is to clarify and identify the labor market and socio-demographic factors influencing wage inequalities on the labor market in the Slovak Republic. We assume that a higher labor supply will lead to an increase in wage inequality, since employers have more potential workers available for one job, which pushes wages down. New workers in the labor market usually have less experience compared to those who have gained experience throughout a longer period. As a result, their wage rate is lower and wage inequalities are increasing. The number of hours worked is also an indicator on the labor supply side. The limitations of this research lie in the very poor availability of data on gender inequalities in the Slovak Republic. However, this is the first study that analyzes the phenomenon within the framework of gender inequalities in conditions prevailing in the Slovak Republic. We propose a new model for controlling demand and supply in the labor market and socio-demographic factors affecting inequalities. Our contribution opens up space for further research in the area.

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