Gender, age, and attitude toward competition

• We examine the relation between age and gender gap in attitude toward competition. Attitude competition has a U-shaped with for men. becomes more positive over women. observe pattern of age. A large body literature shown existence competitiveness handful experimental works investigating impact on this lead to inconclusive results. propose an empirical investigation that, which is based survey data complementary experimentation. Using individual from very (European Value Study 48 countries 1990 2008), we how influences After confirming strongly significant gap, find evidence gendered effect men least-negative view around 53 years but therefore minimum 60 years. Finally, show that its change are sensitive both national stereotypes, suggesting cultural factors.