Risk Aversion and Social Preferences: The Effects of CEO Gender and Conservatism on Lending Decisions
Business & Society: Founded at Roosevelt University
Published online on May 10, 2026
Abstract
Business & Society, Ahead of Print.
In this study, I draw on upper echelons theory to empirically examine whether a credit union CEO’s gender and political ideology influence their firm’s lending decisions. Interestingly, credit unions led by female CEOs are not necessarily more risk averse ...
In this study, I draw on upper echelons theory to empirically examine whether a credit union CEO’s gender and political ideology influence their firm’s lending decisions. Interestingly, credit unions led by female CEOs are not necessarily more risk averse ...