Beliefs about gender

We conduct laboratory experiments that explore how gender stereotypes shape beliefs about ability of oneself and others in different categories of knowledge. The data reveal two patterns. First, men's and women's beliefs about both oneself and others exceed observed ability on average, par...

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Main Authors: Bordalo, P, Coffman, K, Gennaioli, N, Shleifer, A
Format: Journal article
Published: American Economic Association 2019