What is the 'unexplained wage gap' and how can we close it?

Nov 7, 2023

Aerial view of New York City: Some of the wage gap is explainable but there is an unexplained gap that needs a proactive approach.

Some of the wage gap is explainable but there is an unexplained gap that needs a proactive approach. Image: Pexels/Francesco Ungaro

Naoko Tochibayashi

Public Engagement Lead, World Economic Forum, Japan

Naoko Kutty

Writer, Forum Agenda

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What is the 'unexplained wage gap' and how can we close it?

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