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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
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions
H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor
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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2007Published
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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