This paper examines the gender influence gap in an academic setting, focusing on the Irish Economic Association (IEA) Conference review process. Using data from 2017 to 2023, we analyze whether organizers follow the recommendations of male and female reviewers equally and whether any difference...

Financial literacy assessments typically rely on sample surveys containing sets of questions designed to gauge respondents' comprehension of fundamental financial concepts necessary for making informed decisions. The answers to such questions, either categorical or continuous in nature,...

This paper investigates the role self-confidence plays in college applications. Using incentivized experiments, we measure the self-confidence of more than 2,000 students applying to colleges in France. This data reveals that the best female and low-SES students significantly underestimate their...

We conduct a laboratory experiment to study how locus of control operates through people's preferences and beliefs to influence their decisions. Using the principal-agent setting of the delegation game, we test four key channels that conceptually link locus of control to decision-making: (i)...

The gender gap in competitiveness is argued to explain gender differences in later life outcomes, including career choices and the gender wage gap. In experimental settings, a prevalent explanation attributes this gap to males being more (over)confident than females (we call this the...

Central banks can play a key role in the change in finance needed for the green transition, but green central bank measures may also have an impact on the general public's trust in the institution. Trust, in turn, is crucial for central banks to successfully conduct monetary policy. The...

Can people develop trust in Artificial Intelligence (AI) by learning about its developments? We conducted a survey experiment in a nationally representative panel survey in the United States (N = 1,491) to study whether exposure to news about AI influences trust differently than learning about...

This paper examines the state and evolution of the rule of law in Mozambique, focusing on key dimensions such as voice and political participation, judicial independence and accessibility, corruption, access to basic services, personal security, and property rights. Drawing on Afrobarometer...

With the objective of providing insights and strategic recommendations to enhance the competitiveness of tourism destinations, this study endeavors to examine the nuanced impact of digital technology utilization on the travel intentions of consumers. A comprehensive theoretical framework is...

Trusted flaggers have long played a role in content moderation: a bilateral, voluntary affair between online platforms and individuals or organisations that are afforded prioritised access to the content moderation process. Due to their expertise, they are trusted to 'flag' illegal or harmful...

Purpose - The purpose of this research is to review the dividend smoothing effectiveness from the perspective of managers' overconfidence and accounting competence. Accounting competence is considered as an important factor in recognizing management's ability to override internal controls as an...

Servant leadership has been identified as extremely important for organizational performance and success; therefore, much focus is placed on developing and maintaining leaders' positive attitudes and behaviors toward their subordinates. Different servant models have been put out by earlier...

Background During the post-pandemic era, there has been growing anxiety regarding health security, especially among the middle class worldwide. The public's confidence in the healthcare system encompasses their expectations and perceptions of the healthcare system's ability to meet their needs...