Using Greek administrative data, we examine the impact of being randomly assigned to a classroom with a same-gender top … records, which positions them as role models. Both male and female students are influenced by the performance of a same-gender … positive effects from the presence of a same-gender role model. Specifically, female students improved their science test …

mobility, particularly among men, but it somewhat exacerbated the gender gap in adult earnings. …

While gender differences in the decision of what to study at undergraduate level are much studied, there is relatively … Ireland to study these choices. We find systematic and substantial differences by gender in choice of graduate field, even … health programmes. When we explore the effect of these choices on early career gender gaps in earnings, we find that they …

socio-economic gap and the gender gap in intentions to continue in full-time education. …

socio-economic gap and the gender gap in intentions to continue in full-time education. …