>Overall, our results suggest that, even in the gender-blind, transactional, flexible environment of the gig economy, gender-based preferences (especially the v

>Overall, our results suggest that, even in the gender-blind, transactional, flexible environment of the gig economy, gender-based preferences (especially the value of time not spent at paid work and, for drivers, preferences for driving speed) can open gender earnings gaps. Not sure this is the right conclusion to draw. If Uber driving is less safe for female drivers, it's hardly a "gender-based preference" that's driving the gap. If women are spending more of their flexible hours doing housework or caring for children than men do, this may not be a "preference". While the paper does a great job identifying factors correlated with lower income, does it really indicate an individual's "preference", or does it indicate that the situation they find themselves in either enables or prevents uber participation?