Gender, risk aversion, and the “COVID” grading option in a principles of economics course

Steve Trost and Jadrian Wooten

Applied Economics Letters, 2024, vol. 31, issue 20, 2219-2222

Abstract: As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the United States, colleges and universities faced the challenge of completing the academic term. Many institutions offered students the option of a ‘credit/no credit’ grading system, which wouldn’t affect their GPA. In this study, we examine which student characteristics are correlated with the decision to choose this grading option over a traditional letter grade. Our findings show that female students, particularly those with lower course grades, were more likely to opt for the ‘credit/no credit’ option than male students. This aligns with previous research indicating that female students tend to be more risk-averse, particularly in economics courses.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1080/13504851.2023.2212960

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