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Explore groundbreaking research on how job-related relocations affect heterosexual couples differently in this 32-minute economics podcast episode. Discover findings from UChicago economist Matt Notowidigdo revealing that when couples move for work opportunities, men's incomes typically increase by 10-15% while women's earnings show minimal growth, creating persistent earnings gaps that can last for years. Learn about the gender dynamics in relocation decisions, including how couples are significantly more likely to relocate when the male partner loses employment compared to when the female partner faces job loss. Examine the economic implications of these mobility patterns and their long-term impact on career trajectories and household income inequality within dual-career partnerships.
