DP7638 | Do Employers Discriminate by Gender? A Field Experiment in Female-Dominated Occupations

Author(s)

Alison L Booth

Publication Date

17/01/2010

JEL Code(s)

  • C93, J71

Keyword(s)

  • discrimination, field experiments, employment, Gender

Programme Area(s)

  • Labour Economics

Abstract

We test for gender discrimination by sending fake CVs to apply for entry-level jobs. Female candidates are more likely to receive a callback, with the difference being largest in occupations that are more female-dominated.