Scandinavian Working Papers in Economics
Research Papers in Economics,
Stockholm University, Department of Economics
No 2002:2: Discrimination by Gender and Social Distance
Martin Dufwenberg () and Astri Muren ()
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Martin Dufwenberg: Dept. of Economics, Stockholm University, Postal: Department of Economics, Stockholm University, S-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
Astri Muren: Dept. of Economics, Stockholm University, Postal: Department of Economics, Stockholm University, S-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
Abstract: We examine experimentally how a person's generosity depends on the
sex of that person, on the sex of the person who is the target of the
generous act, and on the degree of anonymity between the interacting parties.
In our data fewer men than women give non-zero amounts; men receive less than
women; and less is given when subjects receive money publicly on stage than
when payments are private. The results shed light on gender-related
selfishness and discrimination, and suggest that it may be problematic to
organize experimental findings in terms of social distance.
Keywords: discrimination; gender; social distance; anonymity
JEL-codes: A13; C91; D63; D64; J71
30 pages, January 3, 2002
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