Publications by Geir Høgsnes
The Impact of Family Policies during Turbulent Times
March 1, 2016 • Working Papers • By Andrew Penner, Geir Høgsnes and Trond Petersen
A severe economic crisis hit Norway in 1987 and lasted for seven years (1987-1993). Unemployment reached the highest levels in the postwar period, the entire banking system was in disarray,…
March 1, 2014 • Working Papers • By Andrew Penner, Geir Høgsnes and Trond Petersen
Abstract Given the key role that processes occurring in the family play in creating gender inequality, the family is a central focus of policies aimed at creating greater gender equality.
The Within-Job Motherhood Wage Penalty in Norway, 1979-1996
May 1, 2010 • Working Papers • By Andrew Penner, Geir Høgsnes and Trond Petersen
Abstract The motherhood wage penalty is a substantial obstacle to progress in gender equality at work. Using matched employer–employee data from Norway (1979–1996, N = 236,857 individuals, N = 1,027,462…
From Motherhood Penalties to Fatherhood Premia: The New Challenge for Family Policy
July 1, 2007 • Working Papers • By Andrew Penner, Geir Høgsnes and Trond Petersen
Abstract The processes that occur in the family are today probably the largest obstacle to continued progress in gender equality in the workplace. Gender differences in wages between single men…
The Motherhood Wage Penalty: Sorting Versus Differential Pay
June 1, 2007 • Working Papers • By Andrew Penner, Geir Høgsnes and Trond Petersen
Abstract The motherhood wage penalty is today probably the largest obstacle to progress in gender equality at work. Using matched employer-employee data from Norway (1980–97), a country with public policies…
The Male Marital Wage Premium: Sorting Versus Differential Pay
October 1, 2006 • Working Papers • By Trond Petersen, Andrew Penner and Geir Høgsnes
Abstract We investigate whether the male marital and parenthood premia arise due to differential pay by employers or from differential sorting of employees on occupations and establishments. We investigate these…