Experiments have demonstrated that men are more willing to compete than women in stereotypically male tasks. We examine whether nominations close this gender gap. For example, are male nominators more willing than female nominators to enter nominees into competitions. Further, we consider the...

Experiments have demonstrated that men are more willing to compete than women in stereotypically male tasks. We examine whether nominations close this gender gap. For example, are male nominators more willing than female nominators to enter nominees into competitions. Further, we consider the...

Laboratory experiments have demonstrated that men are significantly more willing to compete than women given a binary choice between a Piece‐Rate (PR) and Winner‐Take‐All (WTA) payment in stereotypically‐male tasks. This difference is ascribed to variant overconfidence and preference for...