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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
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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.