GENDER DIFFERENCES IN PROMOTIONS AND WAGES

Results using an original data set indicate women receive more promoti ons than men. The frequency of promotions is linked to whether the wom an had previously quit a job because of her husband's job move. Promot ions significantly increase wages for men but not for women. These fin dings are consistent with the hypothesis that joint job search constra ins women to starting jobs at lower levels, providing more scope for p romotions.