Mathematics and Gender: Heterogeneity in Causes and Consequences

• DOI: 10.1111/ecoj.12191
• Publication Date: 2014-09-30T02:30:54Z
• Authors: Juanna Schrøter J...; Helena Skyt Nielsen
• Keywords: 4. Education; 0502 economics and business; 05 social sciences; 8. Economic growth; 10. No inequality

We exploit an institutional reduction in the costs of acquiring advanced high school mathematics to assess causes and consequences fewer girls choosing mathematics. Girls at top boys middle ability distribution took more because cost reduction. estimate a positive average earnings effect encompassing completing intensive college degrees, competitive careers climbing higher up corporate hierarchy. Encouraging students opt for has sizeable girls, but no margin.