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Starts by talking about …

> ”looking in each other’s pockets”

… As though it’s a bad thing.

Meanwhile:

”This year, Connecticut passed a new kind of law aimed at pay equity. It’s one of seven states so far to adopt similar legislation. Employers must tell job candidates upfront — if they ask — the range of pay for the position. That’s aimed at evening the playing field, especially for women and people of color.”

https://www.marketplace.org/2021/11/16/how-are-new-state-sal...

Transparency is how to reduce downsides described in the longer run.