Earning inequality between men and women versus structure of employment in European Union Cover Image

Nierówności płacowe kobiet i mężczyzn a struktura zatrudnienia w Unii Europejskiej
Earning inequality between men and women versus structure of employment in European Union

Author(s): Aleksandra Matuszewska-Janica, Dorota Witkowska
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie
Keywords: labor market; wages differences; Structure of Earning Survey; Gender Pay Gap

Summary/Abstract: “Equal pay for equal work” is one of the fundamental principles of the European Union. However, statistical surveys show that in EU countries women earn on average 18% less than men. The aim of research is to identify factors that influence payment disparities in EU member states. In the paper we present preliminary investigation of data collected for the Structure of Earnings Survey concerning structure of employment and so-called Gender Pay Gap.

  • Issue Year: XI/2010
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 211-221
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish