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  • Behavioral Economics
  • Political Science
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Empirical evidence shows gender differences in policy support and preferences like risk-taking and pro-sociality.
  • The link between these fundamental preference gaps and observed gender voting differences needs further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To experimentally examine the relationship between gender, individual preferences, economic expectations, and voting behavior on redistribution policies.

Main Methods:

  • Conducting a laboratory experiment with small groups engaging in repeated production and voting on redistribution policies.
  • Analyzing voting patterns and controlling for individual preferences and expectations regarding economic circumstances.

Main Results:

  • Women consistently voted for more egalitarian redistribution policies than men, a pattern that persisted with experience and across different risk environments.
  • While both gender gaps in preferences and economic expectations contributed to the voting gap, economic expectations were found to be the primary driver.
  • Group-level policy differences emerged between male- and female-controlled groups, but these were smaller than individual differences.

Conclusions:

  • Gender differences in voting on redistribution policies are significantly influenced by expectations about economic circumstances.
  • While individual preferences play a role, understanding economic outlooks is crucial for explaining gendered voting patterns in economic policy.