All economic explanations of the gender pay gap are associated with discrimination both by consumers and employers, rather than differences in productivity.

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While discrimination is one factor contributing to the gender pay gap, there are also other factors such as differences in education, experience, industry, and job choice that can affect productivity and therefore contribute to the gap. Thus, not all economic explanations of the gender pay gap are solely associated with discrimination.

All Economic Explanations of the Gender Pay Gap Are Associated