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In this paper, we show that gender gaps in performance observed in high-stakes exams, relative to low-stakes exams, are partially shaped by the context of exam preparation. We examine the role of …
People often draw inferences from sequences of past performance, sometimes perceiving patterns even in random outcomes. This has fueled debates regarding phenomena such as the hot hand and gambler’s …
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Lobbyists are nowadays increasingly involved in promoting businesses through societal investment, producing what has been paraphrased as “corporate beauty contests” due to the uncertain winning …
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