DIS faculty in International Business and Global Economics are pursuing research on gender differences in investment behavior and outcomes. With its robust social welfare system, comparatively high level of gender equality, and generally progressive attitude towards LGBTQ+ rights, Denmark offers an exceptional setting to explore gender differences in how people save, invest, and otherwise manage their money. We are seeking up to 3 research assistants interested in any of the following:
- Does reliance on investment funds, wealth management professionals, or asset rating systems differ by gender? Are these differences more or less pronounced in Denmark, comparatively? How, if at all, do these differences affect investment outcomes? For students interested in these questions, interviews with bankers and wealth managers will be of special importance.
- How do class and social mobility impact investment behavior across genders in Denmark and/or the US? To address this question, students will first need to examine gender differences in educational attainment, financial literacy, and access to financial services in Denmark and the US. This can involve studying data from educational and financial institutions, as well as examining government reports and scholarly articles in order to understand how such social and institutional factors shape gender differences in investment behavior.
- Do personal investment choices differ across genders? Do female-identified people invest in certain industries/companies and avoid others, compared to people with other gender identifications? Are people of certain genders more likely than others to invest in controversial sectors such as spyware, weapons manufacturing, fossil fuel extraction, or the tobacco industry? To examine these questions, students may use qualitative methods—including surveying DIS students and interviewing professionals in the investment industry—or quantitative analyses of published or publicly available data.
Related Discipline(s)
This course would also be of interest to the following discipline(s):Gender Studies, Sociology
