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Experimental and Self‐reported Measures of Risk Taking and Digit Ratio (2d:4d): Evidence From a Large, Systematic Study

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: We systematically investigate the links between the digit ratio (2D:4D)—a biomarker for prenatal testosterone exposure—and two measures of individual risk taking: (i) risk preferences (RP) over lotteries with real monetary incentives and (ii) self‐reported risk attitude (RA). We find that both the right‐hand and the left‐hand digit ratio are significantly associated with RP: Subjects with lower digit ratios tend to choose riskier lotteries. Neither digit ratio, however, is associated with self‐reported RA.

Source: International Economic Review

DOI: 10.1111/iere.12299

Authors: Pablo Brañas‐Garza, Matteo M. Galizzi, Jeroen Nieboer

Institutions: Middlesex University London, London School of Economics and Political Science, Economic and Social Research Council

Language: English

Topic: Experimental Behavioral Economics Studies

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,570