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Divergent Impact of Childbirth on Men's and Women's Earnings
Research reveals that a primary driver for the earnings disparity between men and women is the arrival of children. Following the birth of a first child, women's earnings tend to drop significantly and this reduction often becomes permanent. Conversely, men's earnings are typically unaffected by the birth of a child.
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