Berri, David and Simmons, Robert and Van Gilder, Jennifer and O'Neill, Lisle (2011) What does it mean to find the face of the franchise? Physical attractiveness and the evaluation of athletic performance. Economics Letters, 111 (3). pp. 200-202. ISSN 0165-1765
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.econlet.2011.02.018
Abstract
We show that attractiveness, as measured by facial symmetry, leads to greater rewards in professional sports. National Football League quarterbacks who are more attractive are paid greater salaries and this premium persists after controlling for player performance.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Journal or Publication Title: | Economics Letters |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Facial symmetry ; Salaries ; NFL quarterbacks |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory |
| Departments: | Lancaster University Management School > Economics |
| ID Code: | 56363 |
| Deposited By: | ep_importer_pure |
| Deposited On: | 30 Jul 2012 12:05 |
| Refereed?: | Yes |
| Published?: | Published |
| Last Modified: | 16 Apr 2013 16:13 |
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| URI: | http://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/id/eprint/56363 |
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