Overview

• University of Tübingen researchers assessed nearly 2,000 tenth-graders across 92 schools in Baden-Württemberg that teach economics.
• Boys answered more than eight of 12 questions on topics such as inflation and interest correctly, while girls averaged fewer than seven.
• The measured difference equals roughly three quarters of a school year in economic knowledge, according to study lead Lucy Haag.
• The authors cite associations with lower average math skills, less interest in economics, and lower self-confidence among girls.
• The team recommends role-plays, practical projects, and female role models in teaching materials, with no policy responses reported yet.