Join us for an important conversation about gender and the workplace as we explore topics ranging from confirmation bias to gender-based violence and the subtleties of power gap relationships. Our guest is Emily Nix, Assistant Professor of Finance and Business at the USC Marshall School of Business and a labor economist who studies the economic impacts of violence against women, the gender income gap, inequality, and human capital accumulation. Her research and expertise have been featured in the Economist, the Guardian, the Financial Times, NPR, and more.

We talk about her research on violence against women at work, the impact of Dobbs on job applications to companies offering abortion travel benefits, and more. We discuss her research on violence against women at work, the complexities of workplace romances, the impact of power dynamics on career trajectories, and the cultural reflections of these issues as portrayed in popular media. We also talk about reproductive rights in the US and their influence on businesses, the evolution of the field of economics, particularly in gender-focused research, and more!

You can find Emily at https://sites.google.com/site/emilyenix/ and https://twitter.com/EmilyNix100

Episode Chapters:

(0:00:06) - Navigating Confirmation Bias in the Workplace
We address confirmation bias in the workplace and offer insight on navigating bias from authority figures.

(0:11:33) - Exploring Workplace Violence and Gender Dynamics
Economics and social issues intersect, examining gender inequality, violence, and harassment in the workplace and their economic impact.

(0:17:26) - Power Gap Relationships in the Workplace
Power gap romances in the workplace, gendered dynamics, and potential impact on career advancement and earnings.

(0:25:24) - Workplace Relationships and Gender Dynamics
Workplace relationships, retention effects, power dynamics, harassment, and cultural reflections are discussed in this chapter.

(0:33:10) - Exploring Same-Sex Couples and Workplace Dynamics
Nature's dynamics of same-sex couples and workplace dating, using Finnish data to study violence against women and global relevance.

(0:37:14) - Addressing Violence Against Women Findings
Workplace violence, economic costs of rape, unemployment outcomes, gender dynamics, criminal justice, economic opportunities, and addressing violence against women.

(0:47:08) - Impact of Reproductive Rights on Businesses
Corporate stances on political and social issues, gender, political polarization, and reproductive rights have repercussions on workplace culture and healthcare provision.

(0:55:47) - Changing Economics and Gender Landscape
Goldin's work on gender economics aims to influence policy and improve outcomes for violence, harassment, and workplace issues.

(1:00:55) - Geeking Out and Book vs Show Debate
Geeking out over "Lessons in Chemistry," following Emily Nix on Twitter, and her focus on economics research.

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