Motivating gender use in financial research: a survey of recent literature

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to identify key channels through which gender is applied to financial research.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper is designed as a survey and review of relevant literature.

Findings

There are many theoretical and practical applications of gender in financial research.

Originality/value

This paper is the first to consolidate theoretical motivations for the use of gender in financial research.

Citation

Lahtinen, K.D. (2020), "Motivating gender use in financial research: a survey of recent literature", Review of Behavioral Finance, Vol. 12 No. 3, pp. 242-258. https://doi.org/10.1108/RBF-06-2018-0056