Publication: Journal of Economic Education
Volume: Volume 23, No. 3
Issue: Summer 1992
Pages: pp. 219-231
Author(s): Mary L. Williams, Charles Waldauer, and Vijaya G. Duggal
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Title: Gender Differences in Economic Knowledge: An Extension of the Analysis
Abstract: This study extends the analysis of gender differences in economic knowledge by examining college students in intermediate economic theory and in economic statistics, as well as in principles of economics. In addition, this investigation includes mathematical problems, graphs, and essay questions, along with the standard multiple-choice questions in the tests administered. Using ordinary least squares multiple regression analysis, no consistent evidence is found to support the hypothesis that there are significant gender difference in college student performances on economic exams. Also, there is no indication that males perform better on questions requiring quantitative skills, nor that females perform better on questions requiring verbal skills.