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Gender Differences in Entrepreneurship: Collaboration and Contract Preferences in Ghana

Last registered on August 28, 2024
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Trial Information

General Information

Title
Gender Differences in Entrepreneurship: Collaboration and Contract Preferences in Ghana
RCT ID
AEARCTR-0014179
Initial registration date
August 26, 2024

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First published
August 28, 2024, 3:29 PM EDT

First published corresponds to when the trial was first made public on the Registry after being reviewed.

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Primary Investigator

Name
Ashley Wong
Affiliation
Tilburg University
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Other Primary Investigator(s)

PI Name
Edward Asiedu
PI Affiliation
University of Ghana
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PI Name
Monica Lambon-Quayefio
PI Affiliation
University of Ghana
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PI Name
Francesca Truffa
PI Affiliation
University of Michigan
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Additional Trial Information

Status
In development
Start date
2024-09-23
End date
2026-12-31
Keywords
Agriculture, Firms & Productivity, Gender
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JEL code(s)
Secondary IDs
Prior work
This trial does not extend or rely on any prior RCTs.
Abstract
This research project aims to understand how gender differences in business relationships can lead to gender differences in business outcomes. First, we will conduct a large-scale survey of agribusinesses in Ghana to document (i) the role of gender in business partnerships and (ii) gender differences in preferences for business collaborations on a supplier-matching platform. We will implement a modified version of the Incentivized Resume Rating (IRR) design. To implement this analysis, we will collaborate with the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) to offer a matching service where entrepreneurs in agribusinesses who are interested in finding new suppliers or buyers will be invited to participate.
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Registration Citation

Citation
Asiedu, Edward et al. 2024. "Gender Differences in Entrepreneurship: Collaboration and Contract Preferences in Ghana ." AEA RCT Registry. August 28. https://doi.org/10.1257/rct.14179-1.0
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Experimental Details

Interventions

Intervention(s)
Intervention Start Date
2024-09-23
Intervention End Date
2024-10-31

Primary Outcomes

Primary Outcomes (end points)
Our primary outcomes are
- Interest in doing business with hypothetical business owner
- Perception of how likely the hypothetical business owner would accept doing business with them
- Likelihood of asking for a written agreement with hypothetical business owner
Primary Outcomes (explanation)

Secondary Outcomes

Secondary Outcomes (end points)
Secondary Outcomes (explanation)

Experimental Design

Experimental Design
We will create a supplier-buyer matching service between agribusinesses. Interested participants will be asked to rate 10 profiles of hypothetical suppliers or buyers, depending on what they are interested in. We generate random profiles of hypothetical entrepreneurs by randomizing socio-demographic characteristics of the entrepreneurs (e.g., gender, marital status), firm characteristics (e.g., years in operation, revenues), and the type of contract they typically operate with (e.g., payment terms, and the use of written vs. verbal agreements ). Participants will be told that the resumes are hypothetical (thus avoiding deception), and that their rating will be used to select a real supplier/buyer that represents the best match for their business, which will incentivize them to disclose their real preferences. The best match will be generated using machine-learning algorithms.
Experimental Design Details
Not available
Randomization Method
Randomization done by computer
Randomization Unit
Individual level
Was the treatment clustered?
No

Experiment Characteristics

Sample size: planned number of clusters
1500 business owners
Sample size: planned number of observations
1500 business owners
Sample size (or number of clusters) by treatment arms
1500 business owners - all business owners will view hypothetical profiles that are randomly generated.
Minimum detectable effect size for main outcomes (accounting for sample design and clustering)
Supporting Documents and Materials
IRB

Institutional Review Boards (IRBs)

IRB Name
University of Ghana Office of Research, Innovation and Development
IRB Approval Date
2024-07-28
IRB Approval Number
ECH 324 23-24
Analysis Plan