G2LM-LIC - Paternalistic Discrimination

The study combines field experiments in Bangladesh with a structural labormodel to introduce paternalistic discrimination. This discrimination involves the differential treatment of two groups to protect one, even against its will, from harmful or unpleasant situations. The main findings are derived from two field experiments conducted in Bangladesh to measure paternalistic discrimination against women. The observations are based on real hiring and application decisions for a night-shift job, with a focus on the impact of paternalistic discrimination on the labormarket. The study framework incorporates other-regarding employers, who value their workers’ welfare. A hiring experiment with 495 employers and individuals with hiring experience in the previous three years in Dhaka was conducted. It included detailed information about the job, survey questions…