Trust in cooperation or ability? An experimental study on gender differences
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We examine gender differences in trust in another party’s cooperation (CC) or its ability (AC). While men and women do not differ concerning trust in cooperation, gender has a strong influence when trust in another subject’s ability is required. JEL-classification: C72, C91
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