Category Archives: Literature Review Series

Are there differences in the perceived suitability of men and women for leadership positions?

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Maude Culis-Féry

Gender & Finance Literature Review Series #8: Haslam and Ryan (2008) In this G&F LRS #8, we analyze the following research paper: Alexander S. Haslam and Michelle K. Ryan (2008) “The road to the glass cliff: Differences in the perceived … Continue reading →

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Impact of gender bias on pricing of art

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Sameeksha Sapathy

Gender & Finance Literature Review Series #7: Adams, Kräussl, Navone and Verwijmeren (2017) In this G&F LRS #7, we analyze the following research paper: Adams RB, Kräussl R, Navone MA, Verwijmeren P. 2017. Is gender in the eye of the … Continue reading →

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Are women more risk-averse than men? Is this pattern especially prominent in industries like finance?

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Sameeksha Sapathy

Gender & Finance Literature Review Series #6: Adams and Ragunathan (2015) In this G&F LRS #6, we analyze the following research paper: Adams RB, Ragunathan V. 2017. Lehman sisters. Working paper. University of South Wales. This paper allows us to … Continue reading →

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Do gender stereotypes depend on culture?

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Sameeksha Sapathy

Are there any differences in the risk taking abilities of males and females? Does culture have an impact on these stereotypes? Gender & Finance Literature Review Series #5: Pondorfer, Barsbai and Schmidt (2016) In this G&F LRS #5, we analyze … Continue reading →

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Do investors like female CEO?

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Sameeksha Sapathy

How do investors react when a female CEO is appointed? Does it affect other female-led firms as well?  Gender & Finance Literature Review Series #4: Dixon-Fowler, Ellestrand and Johnson (2013) In this G&F LRS #4, we analyze the following research … Continue reading →

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What is the cause for the gender wage gap? How can it be solved?

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Aatreyi Mitra

Gender & Finance Literature Review Series #3: Goldin (2014) In this G&F LRS #3, we analyze the following research paper: Goldin C. 2014. A grand gender convergence: Its last chapter. American Economic Review 104(4): 1091-1119. This paper shows that while roles of … Continue reading →

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How risk-averse are women in finance?

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Aatreyi Mitra

How risk-averse are women in finance? Gender & Finance Literature Review Series #2: Dohmen, Huffman, Falk, Sunde, Schupp and Wagner (2011) In this G&F LRS #2, we analyze the following research paper: Dohmen T, Huffman D, Falk A, Sunde U, … Continue reading →

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Does the gender of top executives matter?

Posted on October 22, 2017 by Aatreyi Mitra

In this G&F LRS #1, we analyze the following research paper: Lee PM, James EH. 2007. She-E-Os: Gender effects and investor reactions to the announcements of top executive appointments. Strategic Management Journal 28(3): 227-241. This research paper shows that when representatives from … Continue reading →

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