Ze'ev Shtudiner

• Ph.D.
• Professor (Associate) at Ariel University

This study investigated the complex cultural, social, and economic factors influencing the choice of academic field among Jewish and Muslim students in Israeli higher education. By employing a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys and conjoint analysis, this research revealed significant differences between the two groups. Our find...

In this retrospective honoring the exemplary psychologist Daniel Kahneman (1934–2024), the authors present a curated selection of quotes from the academic community reflecting on his ideas. These submissions, gathered from a wide range of scholars, highlight Kahneman’s contributions to fields spanning attention, judgment, decision-making, and well-...

The impact of ethnicity and gender on employment and income disparities in the labor market has been extensively studied, revealing patterns of discrimination. We focus on these specific attributes as potential influencers of perceptions regarding resume fraud and counterproductive behavior in the workplace. In our research, 1002 participants revie...

This research explores the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), resulting from intense violence during the “Guardian of the Walls” operation in 2021, and economic decision-making. We surveyed civilians in Israel who experienced Gaza rocket attacks to understand the influence of PTSD on their financial decisions. The results r...

This research explores the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), resulting from intense violence during the "Guardian of the Walls" operation in 2021, and economic decision-making. We surveyed civilians in Israel who experienced Gaza rocket attacks to understand the influence of PTSD on their financial decisions. The results r...

This study primarily aims to test how priming manipulation affects students' decisions in academia. Unlike many laboratory experiments testing priming, this experimental design mimics a real‐life scenario where students are unconsciously exposed to priming during class. We focus on three different framings of priming: visual, audio, and a combinati...

This research investigates labor market discrimination based on physical appearance in Israel’s Certified Public Accountant firms. Using a survey questionnaire, we showed that accountants in managerial positions prefer to hire more physically attractive candidates. This beauty premium is larger among the five biggest Certified Public Accountant fir...

We design a field experiment to test for price discrimination at seemingly highly competitive Israeli produce markets. We trained 90 buyers and sent them to produce markets across Israel. After verifying a product's posted price, they asked for a discount on a one-kilogram or one-unit purchase. Predominantly male vendors employ third-degree price d...

This study examines the effect of gender of financial advisors on the perception of the quality of investment advice. Based on expectation states theory (EST) as well as Social Role Theory (SRT), we aim to understand whether the perception of the quality of financial advice is affected by gender bias; that is, do people trust the ability of male fi...

The current research tests the effect of the psychological connection between sport fans and their favorite team. The results indicate that both the degree of identification and the perceived performance of the team affect the consumption behavior of the fans in the case of consumption of all goods and services. The degree of identification weakens...

In the current study, we examine why peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms play only a minor role in the finance industry in Israel, compared to the traditional banking system. We conducted two studies and attempted to discover if a discrepancy exists between the lenders' preferences and the platforms’ incentives. In the first study, we conducted a...

Research across various disciplines has addressed personality traits that can account for dishonest behavior. This study examines the role of narcissism, a multifaceted personality construct typified by an inflated self-view, in the labor market as an influence on resume deception and counterproductive work behavior. Our findings confirmed the hypo...

How can we maximize what is learned from a replication study? In the creative destruction approach to replication, the original hypothesis is compared not only to the null hypothesis, but also to predictions derived from multiple alternative theoretical accounts of the phenomenon. To this end, new populations and measures are included in the design...

How can we maximize what is learned from a replication study? In the creative destruction approach to replication, the original hypothesis is compared not only to the null hypothesis, but also to predictions derived from multiple alternative theoretical accounts of the phenomenon. To this end, new populations and measures are included in the design...

How can we maximize what is learned from a replication study? In the creative destruction approach to replication, the original hypothesis is compared not only to the null hypothesis, but also to predictions derived from multiple alternative theoretical accounts of the phenomenon. To this end, new populations and measures are included in the design...

Purpose: The goal of this research is to examine the connection between the degree of identification, the performance of the team (both subjective and objective) and the willingness of fans to pay for team-related products. Design: An index measuring identification was constructed for soccer fans in Israel on the basis of a designated questionnaire...

The new millennium experienced a transformation in the economy, moving from conservative finance institutions to online platforms, such as the Peer-to-Peer [P2P] lending websites. While these platforms gained much interest, they compose a minor share of the private lending sector. Our main interest is to assess perceptions and public attitudes abou...

For macro-economists, the importance of holiday gift-giving is the effect of spending on the macro economy. However, for micro-economists, gift-giving has a different important aspect. As purchasing choice is made by someone other than the recipient (i.e. the final consumer), economic theory therefore suggests cash may be superior to gifts in-kind...

ABSTRACT The last several years have witnessed calls for changes and inclusive processes for women in organizations. Both the #MeToo movement and McDormand’s call for an 'inclusive rider' highlight the problem of gender inequality even in senior positions. Indeed, some countries have shown evidence of an ever-growing increase in demands to raise q...

In this study, we examine if there are peer effects on the influence of external appearance on employability. We presented participants with a series of male and female photos and asked them to rate the attractiveness, employability, and other characteristics of the people portrayed. Candidates who were rated as more attractive were also deemed mor...

Gender and attractiveness have been studied as affecting employment, incomes, and politics. We focus on these characteristics in influencing judgments of unethical behavior of accountants. Vignettes involving unethical behavioral were displayed to 4102 subjects in different versions accompanied by the image of the perpetrator. Unethical behavior wa...

This research focuses on the role of gender and physical attractiveness in judging severity of unethical workplace behavior. Scenarios with possible ethical dilemmas (commonly referred to as “gray areas” of behavior) were displayed to 4,483 subjects. Our findings show that “gray area” behavior was evaluated as more ethical if performed by male empl...

Clinical depression has significant effects on an individual's behavior and decision-making. This study examines how depression affects the characteristics and decision-making of individuals with clinical depression in a number of economic aspects: the subjective discount rate, which expresses inter-temporal decisions, attitude to risk, and economi...

Souvenir purchases has emerged as an important area of research in tourism studies. We investigate tourists’ attachment to souvenirs based on religion, type, and place of purchase, and analyze the endowment effect. We asked 3325 Jewish and Christian tourists visiting Israel to estimate the price they would pay/accept for three types of souvenir: Je...

Expectant parents experience a variety of emotions, including joy, anticipation as well as anxiety and fear related to the health of the fetus, the delivery and the newborn. These sources of uncertainty and stress render expectant mothers suspectible to the influence of popular beliefs. We design an experiment to evaluate the widespread Israeli bel...

Sacred cities are not only venerable focal point for tourists; they also mainly attract believers to take up residence in them, creating potential tension between residents and tourists. This study examines the role of religiosity as an influence on the attitudes of communities towards tourism. We examine Jerusalem as a case study, a city sacred to...

Contact theory is a fundamental theory in social psychology, suggesting that contact between antagonistic groups can reduce prejudice and stereotypes. The current study applies former studies in evaluating a specific case of the connection between contact and attitudes toward minorities in work contexts. A survey was conducted using 873 Israeli Jew...

Efficient cooperation often requires coordination, such that exactly one of two players takes an available action. If the decisions whether to pursue the action are made simultaneously, then neither or both may acquiesce leading to an inefficient outcome. However, inefficiency may be reduced if players move sequentially. We test this experimentally...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to measure student’s preferences regarding various attributes that affect their decision process while choosing a higher education area of study. Design/methodology/approach The paper exhibits two different models which shed light on the perceived value of each examined area of study: conjoint analysis and cl...

This paper aims to measure personal preferences regarding various attributes that affect choice of city of residence in the long term. A conjoint questionnaire was formulated in order to measure consumer perception of the importance of various attributes, such as quality of education, distance from work, average property price, and distance from fa...

The current movement towards a fair socio-economic society can be measured by cost of living and cost of housing. Over the last 5 years, Israel has witnessed a serious rise in both these indices. At the same time, Israel has endured a reduction in family income. These trends led to massive public protests during the summer of 2011. The current rese...

When choosing a particular alternative from a number of financial assets, risk is an important feature. According to the classic Capital Assets Pricing Model (CAPM), we would expect to receive a positive correlation between risk and return of financial assets. However, studies show that investors judge financial assets in terms of “good” or “bad”....

This paper aims to measure student's preferences regarding various attributes that affect their decision process while choosing a higher education area of study. The study exhibits two different models which shed light on the perceived value of each examined area of study: 1. Conjoint Analysis and 2. Clustering K-Means algorithm. The findings of th...

Numerous studies have shown that there is a marriage premium among male workers - married men's wages are higher than those of single men. One explanation for the existence of a marriage premium is increased productivity. While the estimation of workers' productivity in the standard labor market is often inaccurate and subjective, throughput can be...

We investigate labor-market discrimination in CPA firms based on physical appearance, and we find that accountants in managerial positions prefer to hire attractive candidates. This beauty premium is larger in the four big CPA firms ("Big 4") and can be explained by the perception that attractive candidates possess essential traits for becoming a s...

Numerous studies have shown that there is a marriage premium among male workers - married men's wages are higher than those of single men. One explanation for the existence of a marriage premium is increased productivity. While the estimation of workers' productivity in the standard labor market is often inaccurate and subjective, throughput can be...

In recent years, we have witnessed a fundamental change in the way laypeople approach economic issues - from a complete reliance on the financial system as the major source of investment wisdom to self-reliance and self-investments. The current paper examines how personality traits affect novice investors' decisions regarding the scope and amount o...

Pilgrims who come to the Holy Land for a " once in a lifetime " experience are willing to spend a significant amount of money on shopping, in exchange for a tangible memory of their spiritual experience. Many souvenirs are bought as gifts to give away to friends or relatives, reminding the recipient of both the donor and the occasion. Most studies...

Risk and Return are the traditional measures used in and for any finance decision. Other things being equal, the higher the return expected, the higher the risk one is willing to take (the lower the aversion to risk). In addition, other things being equal, the higher the return expected, the more likely that the emphasis on the present would be de-...

Sometimes cooperation between two parties requires exactly one to cede to the other. If the decisions whether to cede are made simultaneously, then neither or both may acquiesce leading to an inefficient outcome. However, inefficiency may be avoided if a party can wait to see what the other does. We experimentally test whether adding a waiting opti...

We investigate the role of physical attractiveness in the hiring process. We sent 5,312 curricula vitae (CVs) in pairs to 2,656 advertised job openings. In each pair, one CV was without a picture, whereas the second, otherwise almost identical CV contained a picture of either an attractive male or female or a plain-looking male or female. Employer...

There exist numerous theories that attempt to explain the ubiquitous 99-cent price ending. Most of these theories either do not hold up to inspection or posit irrational consumers who serve as a money pump for firms. We offer an experimental test of Basu's (Econ. Lett. 1997; 54:41-44) rational expectations equilibrium model in which consumers are f...

There exist numerous theories that attempt to explain the ubiquitous 99-cent price ending. Most of these theories either do not hold up to inspection or posit irrational consumers who serve as a money pump for firms. We offer an experimental test of Basu's (1997) rational expectations equilibrium model, an economic model of the phe- nomenon in whic...