elements in shaping gender differences in preferences. In fact, in matrilineal societies (Gong et al.; 2014; Gneezy et al …

The underrepresentation of women at the top of hierarchies is often explained by gender differences in preferences. We … characterized by self-selection into an uncertain, competitive and male-dominated environment. We observe gender differences in … away" makes female players less successful: despite no gender gap in playing skills, women accumulate lower scores than men …

Gender differences in competitive behavior have been well documented by economists and other social scientists; however … contribute to the gender pay gap. In this paper, we ask: How does gender affect how individuals react to competition against … themselves? In a laboratory experiment in which some subjects compete against others and some compete against themselves, we find …

We use data from a gender-neutral dictator and public goods game setting to analyze differences in other … decisions and lower frequency of selfish decisions, free-riding and efficiency concerns for girls. Gender differences are … already established at approximately age 10. They cannot be explained by gender-specific increases in other …

This paper analyzes potential gender differences in competitive environments using a sample of over 100 …, we also find evidence for top players winning more tie-breaks at Grand Slams. Overall, we find virtually no gender …

gaming by gender and for high income and middle income countries. We use two identification strategies in the spirit of an … ideal experiment that would reduce computer gaming through limited internet access or through schools alternative demands … quest to close the gender gap in math. …

even a high-productivity candidate who is privately favoured by one agent, as may be the case in efforts to increase gender …

consequence social norms gradually changed again. In our experiment we investigate gender differences in competitive choices …In the laboratory experiment reported in this paper we explore how evolving institutions and social norms, which we … label 'culture', change individuals' preferences and behaviour in mainland China. From 1949 China experienced dramatic …

probability. -- Risk aversion ; competitiveness ; gender ; culture ; mixed-sex competition …