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Two to Tango? Gender Differences in the Decisions to Publish and Coauthor

Year: 2005

Type: article

Abstract: The existence of old boy networks has long been postulated as a possible explanation for the presence of gender differences in market outcomes but with little empirical support because of the difficulty of measuring network access. This article exploits the unique attributes of academic labor markets and detailed data on individuals and jobs for PhD economists over nearly four decades. The results suggest that networks impact the joint decision to publish and coauthor, that these network effects differ by gender, and that gender differences in network access change over time as women become more well represented in a profession. (JEL J44, J77, J24)

Source: Economic Inquiry

DOI: 10.1093/ei/cbi065

Authors: JOHN M. MCDOWELL, LARRY D. SINGELL, MARK STATER

Institutions: Arizona State University, University of Oregon, University of Georgia

Language: English

Topic: Gender Diversity and Inequality

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Reduced inequalities, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1983446149

FWCI: 4.741

Cites: 34

Cited by: 127

Related to: 10