Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE120101270

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

The behavioural birthdate effect: the impact of relative position within cohorts on risk aversion, self-confidence and aspiration levels. The 'birthdate effect' describes the phenomenon where children born just after the school entry cut off date are more successful in life than those born just before. This project will study why these children make very different life choices, those born just after the cut-off date are expected to take greater risks and have higher self esteem.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 02-01-2012

End Date: 31-12-2015

Funding Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award

Funding Amount: $375,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council