@TechReport{iza:izadps:dp2794, author={Nekby, Lena and Thoursie, Peter Skogman and Vahtrik, Lars}, title={Gender and Self-Selection Into a Competitive Environment: Are Women More Overconfident Than Men?}, year={2007}, month={May}, institution={Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)}, address={Bonn}, type={IZA Discussion Paper}, number={2794}, url={https://www.iza.org/index.php/publications/dp2794}, abstract={Using a large running race in Sweden, this study shows that there are male-dominated environments in which the selection of women who participate are more likely to be confident/competitive and that, within this group, performance improves equally for both genders.}, keywords={overconfidence;competitiveness;gender differences}, }