May 16, 2005 10:32 PM

Women might want to consider the Nordic Track
Posted by Diane Danielsonat 10:32 PM

No, not the exercise equipment; but a career that takes them to Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Denmark or Finland. The International Herald Tribune reports on a new gender gap study where those five countries were the best at closing (although not eliminating) the gap between what women and men are paid for the same job.

New Zealand, Canada, Britain, Germany and Australia rounded out the rest of the top 10. The United States ranked a dismal 17th.

The report noted that Nordic countries are characterized by strong liberal societies, government transparency, welfare systems and wide access for women to education, and political and work opportunities.