Title |
EXPERIMENTAL AND SELF-REPORTED MEASURES OF RISK TAKING AND DIGIT RATIO (2D:4D): EVIDENCE FROM A LARGE, SYSTEMATIC STUDY |
Authors |
BRAÑAS GARZA, PABLO ERNESTO, Galizzi, Matteo M. , Nieboer, Jeroen |
External publication |
Si |
Means |
Int. Econ. Rev. |
Scope |
Article |
Nature |
Científica |
JCR Quartile |
2 |
SJR Quartile |
1 |
JCR Impact |
1.451 |
SJR Impact |
4.376 |
Publication date |
01/08/2018 |
ISI |
000441578100005 |
DOI |
10.1111/iere.12299 |
Abstract |
We systematically investigate the links between the digit ratio (2D:4D)a biomarker for prenatal testosterone exposureand two measures of individual risk taking: (i) risk preferences (RP) over lotteries with real monetary incentives and (ii) self-reported risk attitude (RA). We find that both the right-hand and the left-hand digit ratio are significantly associated with RP: Subjects with lower digit ratios tend to choose riskier lotteries. Neither digit ratio, however, is associated with self-reported RA. |
Universidad Loyola members |
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