There are substantial differences in the incomes received by mem bers of the major New Zealand religions. Protestants as a whole out-earn Catholics although Catholics have higher incomes than members of the smaller Protestant denominations. In general, the more adherents a religious denomination has the higher the income. The differences in male income can be accounted for largely by age and occupational differences while differences in female incomes can be attributed in part to differences in labour force participation. These findings suggest a research agenda which must account for the differences in participation and occupational choice between religions.
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