is a gender difference in the reference point, explaining the gender difference in risk aversion observed using … average have a significantly lower reference point. By acknowledging the reference point as a potential source of gender …

two-stage elections, candidates are admitted to the second round of voting based on the outcome of the first round. I find … difference-in-discontinuities design, I then show that the gender gap in the probability of being elected has long …

We analyze the results of a large-scale experiment wherein subjects participate in a hypothetical primary election and … dimensions in voting behaviour. A number of phenomena regarding these affinities and their interactions are detailed and explored …. We find that they compete with each other on the basis of race and gender. Neuroeconomic metrics suggest that people who …

unexplored dimensions of gender differences and discuss their bearings on labor market outcomes. Experiments have offered new … findings on gender discrimination, and while they have identified a bias against hiring women in some labor market segments …. Experiments have also offered new insights into gender differences in preferences: women appear to gain less from negotiation …

Using 4,279 episodes of the popular US game show Jeopardy!, we analyze whether the opponents' gender is able to explain … the gender gap in competitive behavior. Our findings indicate that gender differences disappear when women compete against … correctly, and (iii) respond correctly in high-stakes situations. Even risk preferences in wagering decisions, where gender …