Evaluating a Policy to Close the Earnings Gap
A government is proposing a new law that mandates equal starting salaries for men and women entering the workforce directly from university. The stated goal of this policy is to eliminate the lifetime earnings gap between genders. Based on research about the primary drivers of earnings differences between men and women over their careers, evaluate the likely effectiveness of this policy in achieving its stated goal. Justify your evaluation.
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