Arbeitspapier
Gender differences in the development of other-regarding preferences
We use data from a gender-neutral dictator and public goods game setting to analyze differences in other-regarding preferences between boys and girls aged 10 to 17. The results indicate a higher mean of dictator giving, degree of egalitarian decisions and lower frequency of selfish decisions, free-riding and efficiency concerns for girls. Gender differences are already established at approximately age 10. They cannot be explained by gender-specific increases in other-regarding preferences, differences in dispositions or the impact of personality traits. We conclude that genes and early social learning are the sources of gender differences in other-regarding preferences.
- Language
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Englisch
- Bibliographic citation
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Series: Hannover Economic Papers (HEP) ; No. 607
- Classification
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Wirtschaft
Design of Experiments: Laboratory, Individual
Economics of Gender; Non-labor Discrimination
- Subject
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gender
other-regarding preferences
personality traits
dictator game
public goods game
- Event
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Geistige Schöpfung
- (who)
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John, Katrin
Thomsen, Stephan L.
- Event
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Veröffentlichung
- (who)
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Leibniz Universität Hannover, Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät
- (where)
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Hannover
- (when)
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2017
- Handle
- Last update
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10.03.2025, 11:44 AM CET
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Object type
- Arbeitspapier
Associated
- John, Katrin
- Thomsen, Stephan L.
- Leibniz Universität Hannover, Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät
Time of origin
- 2017
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