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Author: Diana Z. O'Brien

Diana Z. O’Brien is the Albert Thomas associate professor of political science at Rice University. You can learn more about her at her website or follow her on Twitter at @dianazobrien.
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The Pink Tax That's Costing Women Billions of Dollars a Year—and What We Can Do About It

The Pink Tax That’s Costing Women Billions of Dollars a Year—and What We Can Do About It

Diana Z. O'Brien

Shoppers scrambling for last minute gift purchases might notice a disturbing pattern: Items targeting female consumers are often more expensive than similar products and services marketed towards men—a phenomenon often referred to as the “pink tax.”

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Future Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Faces COVID-Induced Economic Crisis

Future Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Faces COVID-Induced Economic Crisis

Diana Z. O'Brien

The selection of Janet Yellen as the first woman to serve at the helm of Treasury and oversee the biggest economy in the world is noteworthy. But Yellen’s appointment is in keeping with research that shows women are especially likely to be selected for leadership in the middle of crises. Is she being set up to fail?

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