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Gender And The Consulting Academic Economist

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  • Alison F. Del Rossi
  • Joni Hersch

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We surveyed academic economists on their experiences and perceptions of legal consulting. Nearly two‐thirds have consulting experience and 40% have consulted within the last 5 years. Base hourly rates average $244, with a median of $200. Women are less likely than men to have served as consultants and charge lower rates than comparable men, but there are few differences by gender in willingness to consult. Women report substantially more negative bias and are less likely to consult in complex cases or to have a high profile role in litigation. (JEL J44, J71, K41)

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  • Alison F. Del Rossi & Joni Hersch, 2020. "Gender And The Consulting Academic Economist," Economic Inquiry, Western Economic Association International, vol. 58(3), pages 1200-1216, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ecinqu:v:58:y:2020:i:3:p:1200-1216
    DOI: 10.1111/ecin.12892
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    JEL classification:

    • J44 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Particular Labor Markets - - - Professional Labor Markets and Occupations
    • J71 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Labor Discrimination - - - Hiring and Firing
    • K41 - Law and Economics - - Legal Procedure, the Legal System, and Illegal Behavior - - - Litigation Process

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