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The stereotype that women are much more talkative than men is pervasive across many cultures, but a widely reported study by University of Arizona researchers in 2007 refuted the claim, finding that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. For women, talking about money has been long considered ...