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‘Women vs Capitalism’ economist counts the Pryce of paternity

Compulsory paternity leave, John Duffield’s mental maths and the end of all human life on Earth... maybe

‘Women vs Capitalism’ economist counts the Pryce of paternity

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Last week Goldman Sachs announced it was giving 20 weeks of paid parental leave to all employees. Now City economist Vicky Pryce, who has a new book out, Women Vs Capitalism, is calling for compulsory parental leave for fathers as one way to reduce the economic gender gap.

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