This article reviews the growing literature on the economics of sexual orientation and gender
identity, a field that did not exist thirty years ago. We summarize, evaluate, and synthesize …

Abstract Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (GLBT) employees constitute one of the largest,
but least studied minority groups in the workforce. Given the scarcity of an up to date …

This article presents the first field experiment on sexual orientation discrimination in the
hiring process in the Swedish labor market. Job applications were sent to about 4000 …

Abstract The independent National Equality Panel was set up in October 2008 at the
invitation of the Rt. Hon. Harriet Harman MP, Minister for Women and Equality. The Panel …

This research examines the possible discrimination faced by gay men compared to
heterosexuals when applying for jobs in the Greek private sector. This issue was addressed …

This paper presents an overview of the socio-economic situation of lesbians, gay men,
bisexuals, transgender and intersex people (LGBTI), primarily in OECD countries. After …

We overview the use of field experiments in labor economics. We showcase studies that
highlight the central advantages of this methodology, which include:(i) using economic …

Using data from the 2000 US Census, the authors explore two alternative explanations for
the sexual orientation wage gap: occupational sorting, and human capital differences. They …

A burgeoning literature has examined earnings inequalities associated with a minority
sexual orientation, but far less is known about sexual orientation-based differences in …

Deviations from heteronormativity affect labour market dynamics. Hierarchies of sexual
orientation can result in job dismissals, wage discrimination and the failure to promote gay …