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The psychological bases of gender differences in political and economic decisions

OECD Development Matters

Why are women from Western countries more in favour of income redistribution than men, and why are they voting in larger numbers for left-wing parties?...

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Gianluca Grimalda, Ph.D. | Kiel Institute
Gianluca Grimalda

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Publication Date
02/2021

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  • overconfidence
  • Gender
  • Redistribution
  • risk aversion

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