Gender Differences in Preferences

Abstract

This paper reviews the literature on gender differences in economic experiments. In the three main sections, we identify robust differences in risk preferences, social (other-regarding) preferences, and competitive preferences. We also speculate on the source of these differences, as well as on their implications. Our hope is that this article will serve as a resource for those seeking to understand gender differences and to use as a starting point to illuminate the debate on gender-specific outcomes in the labor and goods markets.

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Rachel T. A. Croson, Uri Gneezy B (2009). Gender Differences in Preferences. Journal of Economic Literature. https://doi.org/10.1257/jel.47.2.448

@article{a2009gender,
  title  = {Gender Differences in Preferences},
  author = {Croson, Rachel T. A. and B, Uri Gneezy},
  year   = {2009},
  journal = {Journal of Economic Literature},
  doi    = {10.1257/jel.47.2.448}
}

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