| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5060448 | Economics Letters | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
⺠The mechanism: intergenerational transmission of maternal human capital. ⺠It only comes from mothers, who are also the ones who spend time raising children. ⺠An asymmetry arises that leads to differential male and female education decisions. ⺠A model using this mechanism explains positive or negative gender education gaps .⺠More altruism, fewer children or less required child-rearing time explain gap reversal.
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Authors
Francisca Dussaillant,