Gender differences in bursary economics and accounting

Abstract

This paper characterizes gender performance differentials in the University Bursaries examinations in economics and accounting using a repeated measures multivariate analysis of variance. Controls were made for the effects of academic ability, concurrent study of mathematics and inter‐year variability. The results indicated that significant gender differences were absent. In contrast, the popularity of this course combination exhibited a strong gender bias.

Notes

I gratefully acknowledge the helpful comments of two referees of the Journal and the advice of Lew Evans. All errors are my responsibility.