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.

Citation Croson, Rachel, and Uri Gneezy. 2009. "Gender Differences in Preferences." Journal of Economic Literature , 47 (2): 448-74 . DOI: 10.1257/jel.47.2.448 Choose Format: BibTeX EndNote Refer/BibIX RIS Tab-Delimited