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The economic consequences of being left-handed : some sinister results
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Denny, Kevin and O' Sullivan, Vincent (2007) The economic consequences of being left-handed : some sinister results. The Journal of Human Resources, Volume 42 (Number 2). pp. 353-374.
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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 | ||||
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| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor |
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| Divisions: | Faculty of Social Sciences > Economics | ||||
| Journal or Publication Title: | The Journal of Human Resources | ||||
| Publisher: | University of Wisconsin Press | ||||
| ISSN: | 0022-166X | ||||
| Official Date: | 2007 | ||||
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| Volume: | Volume 42 | ||||
| Number: | Number 2 | ||||
| Number of Pages: | 22 | ||||
| Page Range: | pp. 353-374 | ||||
| Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||
| Publication Status: | Published | ||||
| Access rights to Published version: | Restricted or Subscription Access |
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