Denny, Kevin and O' Sullivan, Vincent. (2007) The economic consequences of being left-handed - Some sinister results. JOURNAL OF HUMAN RESOURCES, 42 (2). pp. 353-374. ISSN 0022-166X

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Abstract

This paper estimates the effects of handedness on earnings. Augmenting a conventional earnings equation with an indicator of left-handedness shows there is a positive effect on male earnings with manual workers enjoying a slightly larger premium. These results are inconsistent with the view that left-handers in general are handicapped either innately or through experiencing a world geared toward right-handers. Left-handed females however are paid significantly less. The results are consistent with a range of mostly psychological evidence, which suggests that left-hander males have particular talents such as enhanced creativity.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor
Journal or Publication Title:	JOURNAL OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Publisher:	UNIV WISCONSIN PRESS
ISSN:	0022-166X
Official Date:	2007
Volume:	42
Number:	2
Number of Pages:	22
Page Range:	pp. 353-374
Publication Status:	Published
URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/32251

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