This study examines gender differences in risk-taking behavior among managers in a female-dominated industry. Using … data from international top-level women's soccer, we provide evidence that male coaches show a lower level of risk … previous studies on gender differences in risk preferences, and thereby emphasize the importance of considering the industrial …

This study examines whether bank risk is a factor influenced by chief executive officer (CEO) power and equity … founder. We find that firm specific risk is decreasing with CEO power and equity incentives in the form of CEO equity … benefit in reducing risk. Further, when their personal wealth is more tied to firm value, they are less likely to take on high …