We present evidence for taste-based discrimination against Chinese first authors in economic citations. We utilize a gravity model of citations and interpret the bias as a negative effect of "cultural distance". After controlling for quality as well as author-, paper-, and journal-specific...

Discrimination remains a persistent challenge with significant moral and economic consequences. While extensive economics research has documented its existence, identifying effective strategies for reducing discrimination remains an evolving field. This chapter synthesizes theoretical...

This paper examines implicit gender bias in entrepreneurial financing by randomizing screenings of business investment ideas pitched in the format of the reality television show Chigign Tobiya. Keeping business idea and pitch quality constant, the experiment randomizes whether a female or male...