Are there gender differences in the propensity to compete in China? An empirical investigation

Wu, Gerald, Lordan, Grace and Nikita, Nikita (2024) Are there gender differences in the propensity to compete in China? An empirical investigation. . London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK.

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Abstract

Evidence from the lab suggests that women are not inclined to compete more than men, but the majority of this evidence relates to Western countries. Our study explores gender differences in the propensity to compete among Chinese individuals. The study uses an online survey distributed to undergraduate and postgraduate degree students in a university located in Shanghai and measures performance among Chinese men and women under different incentive schemes. The results of this study suggest that there are no differences in performance under competitive conditions between Chinese men and women. However, women perform slightly better than men when the element of risk is added in a competitive environment. This study underscores the importance of examining cultural nuances when evaluating gender dynamics in competition and contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of these dynamics in the Chinese context.

Item Type:	Monograph (Working Paper)
Additional Information:	© 2024 The Authors
Divisions:	Psychological and Behavioural Science ?? TII ??
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor
JEL classification:	J - Labor and Demographic Economics > J1 - Demographic Economics > J16 - Economics of Gender; Non-labor Discrimination D - Microeconomics > D0 - General > D00 - General D - Microeconomics > D8 - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty > D81 - Criteria for Decision-Making under Risk and Uncertainty
Date Deposited:	20 Jun 2024 10:42
Last Modified:	01 Jul 2024 09:03
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/123930

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