Women in Managerial Positions

Abstract

This study attempts to find out factors that may affect a female’s odds ofworking in a managerial position. To answer this question we use the 5 percent PublicUse Microdata Samples (PUMS) dataset. Regression results indicate that it is highlylikely that a woman working in a managerial position will have highereducation—especially a master’s degree. It is also highly likely that women who work inmanagerial positions will have rather inflexible schedule. Experience has a positiveimpact on these odds, but at a decreasing rate. Other factors affecting these odds are race,marital status, and the age of children. Our empirical findings are not sensitive to thedataset used. (J7, J3)