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Gender Differences in Preferences

Gender Differences in Preferences Abstract This paper reviews the literature on gender differences in economic experiments. In the three main sections, we identify robust differences in risk preferences, social (other-regarding) preferences, and competitive preferences. We also speculate on the source of these differences, as well as on their implications. Our hope is that this article will serve as a resource for those seeking to understand gender differences and to use as a starting point to illuminate the debate on gender-specific outcomes in the labor and goods markets. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Economic Literature American Economic Association

Gender Differences in Preferences

Journal of Economic Literature , Volume 47 (2) – Jun 1, 2009

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Publisher
American Economic Association
Copyright
Copyright © 2009 by the American Economic Association
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ISSN
0022-0515
DOI
10.1257/jel.47.2.448
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Abstract

Abstract This paper reviews the literature on gender differences in economic experiments. In the three main sections, we identify robust differences in risk preferences, social (other-regarding) preferences, and competitive preferences. We also speculate on the source of these differences, as well as on their implications. Our hope is that this article will serve as a resource for those seeking to understand gender differences and to use as a starting point to illuminate the debate on gender-specific outcomes in the labor and goods markets.

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Journal of Economic LiteratureAmerican Economic Association

Published: Jun 1, 2009

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