Social-Science Genomics: Progress, Challenges, and Future Directions

Daniel Benjamin, David Cesarini, Patrick Turley and Alexander Strudwick Young

No 32404, NBER Working Papers from National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc

Abstract: Rapid progress has been made in identifying links between human genetic variation and social and behavioral phenotypes. Applications in mainstream economics are beginning to emerge. This review aims to provide the background needed to bring the interested economist to the frontier of social-science genomics. Our review is structured around a theoretical framework that nests many of the key methods, concepts and tools found in the literature. We clarify key assumptions and appropriate interpretations. After reviewing several significant applications, we conclude by outlining future advances in genetics that will expand the scope of potential applications, and we discuss the ethical and communication challenges that arise in this area of research.

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Date: 2024-05
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