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Sexism and the City: Irrational Behaviour, Cognitive Errors and Gender in the Financial Crisis

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  • Anne Sibert, 2010. "Sexism and the City: Irrational Behaviour, Cognitive Errors and Gender in the Financial Crisis," Open Economies Review, Springer, vol. 21(1), pages 163-166, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:openec:v:21:y:2010:i:1:p:163-166
    DOI: 10.1007/s11079-009-9149-1
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    Keywords

    Banking crisis; Monetary policy; E58; G21;
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    JEL classification:

    • E58 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Monetary Policy, Central Banking, and the Supply of Money and Credit - - - Central Banks and Their Policies
    • G21 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Banks; Other Depository Institutions; Micro Finance Institutions; Mortgages

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