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Why Are Women Such Reluctant Economists? Evidence from Liberal Arts Colleges

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  • Elizabeth J. Jensen

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  • Ann L. Owen & Elizabeth J. Jensen, 2000. "Why Are Women Such Reluctant Economists? Evidence from Liberal Arts Colleges," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 90(2), pages 466-470, May.
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    • J16 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Economics of Gender; Non-labor Discrimination
    • A22 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Undergraduate

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