INEQ organises a research seminar series, which centers on empirical research on the causes and consequences of (socio-)economic inequalities and their measurement, from both micro- and macro perspectives. As INEQ is a multidisciplinary institute, we welcome contributions across social science disciplines.

On April 20th, Dario Sansone (University of Exeter) will present at the Economics of Inequality Research Seminar. She will discuss the paper "Measuring the Sources of Taste-Based Discrimination Using List Experiments".

Abstract

This study uses a large, nationally representative online survey in Chile comparing double list experiments – which reduce social desirability bias – with direct questions on attitudes among supervisors, co-workers, and customers toward sexual minority individuals. Respondents underreported their discomfort with gay individuals by 15-23 percentage points, with the largest bias and lowest comfort levels observed when asked about supervising gay employees. These patterns were mirrored in incentivized donation behavior: individuals who refused to donate in a lottery to LGBTQ-related nonprofits reported lower comfort levels and exhibited greater misreporting. Finally, respondents consistently underestimated the broader societal support for gay employees and co-workers.

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