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Rethinking Measurement : Uncovering Biases in Labor Market Gaps

Do we measure bias, or people reacting to being measured? As a Laidlaw Scholar at Tufts, I tested this in hiring. On a freelancing platform, recruiters either knew it was a study or thought it was a normal job task. We asked: Does disclosure change ratings of men vs. women?
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In the “real job” group, men got a small boost in callbacks and pay. When recruiters knew it was a study, that boost mostly went away, and women’s results stayed about the same. This suggests that telling people they’re in a study can hide bias. 

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Hey! My name is Toye Adebayo, and I am a rising sophomore at Tufts University majoring in Computer Science. As a Laidlaw Scholar, I am working with Professor Laura Gee in the Department of Economics on a research project exploring how measurement methods impact perceived disparities in labor market outcomes. I'm especially interested in how research can be used to drive more equitable systems and decision-making. I’m excited to be part of the Laidlaw community and to learn from others' research and leadership journeys!

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