2D:4D and Life Outcomes: Evidence from the Russian RMLS Survey

John Nye, Maksym Bryukhanov () and Sergiy Polyachenko

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Abstract: Using a large sample drawn from families in the Moscow and Moscow region which are part of the Russian RMLS longitudinal survey we observe clear links between measured 2D:4D digit ratios and a variety of life outcome measures, even with the inclusion of multiple controls. Contributing to existing empirical ndings, we found statistically signi cant empirical associations of 2D:4D with higher educational attainment, occupational outcomes, knowledge of foreign language, smoking, engaging in sport activities and with some aspects of respondent's self-esteem. In general, the character of detected empirical associations are di erent for women and men, as it was documented in our previous studies.

Keywords: Prenatal testosterone; 2D:4D; level of education; occupations; lifetime outcomes (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D03 I12 J24 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 41 pages
Date: 2014
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Published in WP BRP Series: Economics / EC, November 2014, pages 1-41

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