Working Paper: CEPR ID: DP7638
Authors: Alison L. Booth; Andrew Leigh
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.
Keywords: discrimination; employment; field experiments; gender
JEL Codes: C93; J71
Edges that are evidenced by causal inference methods are in orange, and the rest are in light blue.
| Cause | Effect |
|---|---|
| Job Type (J29) | Callback Rate (E52) |
| Proportion of Women in Occupation (J21) | Gender Stereotyping (J16) |
| Gender Stereotyping (J16) | Callback Rate (E52) |
| Gender (J16) | Callback Rate (E52) |