Analysis of the Gender Pay Gap in the Italian Labour Market

Gender inequality is a complex and multidimensional phenomenon. In recent decades, its measurement has become a focus of interest not only for academic researchers, but also for political institutions and policy makers. However, due to the epidemic from Covid-19, the advancement of gender equality has faced multiple setbacks, especially in the labour market. The objective of this study is to support the implementation of policy makers' strategies and to contribute to the existing literature by shedding light on the importance of quantifying the impact of certain key characteristics related to the workplace and to the individual on the gender pay gap. In particular, we focus on the Italian job market, exploring the phenomenon using updated official statistics data coming from Istat by means of a regression analysis. This study shows how workers are treated differently on the basis of the demographic group to which they belong, providing also an in-depth knowledge of key determinants behind women discrimination in the labour market.