This study examines gender differences in overconfidence and decision-making in a high-stakes environment. Using data … and can be partly explained by experience. There are no substantial gender differences on the intensive margin of …

's awareness of gender equality can reduce inequality between boys and girls at the household level. We estimate these effects … that in households where women participate in children's education decisions and where women are aware of gender equality … of women's empowerment and to understanding of the mechanisms to achieve gender equality in education. …

This study examines gender differences in overconfidence and decision-making in a high-stakes environment. Using data … and can be partly explained by experience. There are no substantial gender differences on the intensive margin of …

whether nominations close this gender gap. For example, are male nominators more willing than female nominators to enter … nominees into competitions. Further, we consider the interaction between nominator and nominee gender. For example, do men shy … away from entering women into competitions, or do they make them compete too much? We find a gender gap in neither …

persistent gender differences in social influence while in matrilineal societies these differences are smaller. While in the … cooperation does not depend on the gender of the monitor. …