The Economic Consequences of Being Left-Handed: Some Sinister Results

Kevin Denny and Vincent O'Sullivan

Journal of Human Resources, 2007, vol. 42, issue 2

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.

Date: 2007
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