Women are more competitive when they’re given an option to share winnings – a research finding that may help close the gender pay gap
- Written by Mary L. Rigdon, Professor and Associate Director, Center for the Philosophy of Freedom, University of Arizona
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The big idea
Women are more likely to take risks and engage in competitive activities if they’re allowed to share their potential winnings with peers, according to new research I co-authored. Since one...