1研讨論文

Born to Lead? The Effect of Birth Order on Non-Cognitive Abilities

2主講人

歐子晴 高宇晗 （2021級本科生)

3論文簡介

We study the effect of birth order on personality traits among men using population data on enlistment records and occupations for Sweden. We find that earlier born men are more emotionally stable, persistent, socially outgoing, willing to assume responsibility, and able to take initiative than later-borns. In addition, we find that birth order affects occupational sorting; first- born children are more likely to be managers, while later-born children are more likely to be self- employed. We also find that earlier born children are more likely to be in occupations that require leadership ability, social ability and the Big Five personality traits. Finally, we find a significant role of sex composition within the family. Later-born boys suffer an additional penalty the larger the share of boys among the older siblings. When we investigate possible mechanisms, we find that the negative effects of birth order are driven by post-natal environmental factors. We also find evidence of lower parental human capital investments in later-born children.

4點評老師

戴田甜 姜神怡 明洋

5時間

5月10日12:45-14:00

6地點

學術會堂712

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7活動對象

韦德体育bevictor本科生、研究生

8人數規模

30人

9主辦單位

韦德体育bevictor中國經濟與管理研究院

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