An investigation into sexual orientation discrimination as an explanation for wage differences

C-Tier
Journal: Applied Economics
Year: 2001
Volume: 33
Issue: 1
Pages: 37-47

Authors (2)

Suzanne Heller Clain (not in RePEc) Karen Leppel (Widener University)

Score contribution per author:

0.503 = (α=2.01 / 2 authors) × 0.5x C-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

This study explores the effects of sexual orientation on earnings. It is found that, ceteris paribus, men living with male partners tend to earn less than other men, and women living with female partners tend to earn more than other women. These earnings differentials tend to vary by region. They also vary by education and occupation for men, and with the presence of minor children for women. In addition, the age-earnings profiles of women living with female partners tend to be higher, flatter, and less concave than those of other women.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:taf:applec:v:33:y:2001:i:1:p:37-47
Journal Field
General
Author Count
2
Added to Database
2026-01-25