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Journal of Economic Literature Vol. 47 No. 2 2009

Gender Differences in Preferences

Rachel Croson1; Uri Gneezy2

1 University of Texas – Dallas · 2 University of California San Diego

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.

DOI
10.1257/jel.47.2.448
Volume
47
Issue
2
Pages
448-474
Language
en
Sources
openalex crossref

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