What does it mean to find the face of the franchise? Physical attractiveness and the evaluation of athletic performance

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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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:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Economics Letters
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? FACIAL SYMMETRYSALARIESNFL QUARTERBACKSECONOMICSFINANCEECONOMICS AND ECONOMETRICSHB ECONOMIC THEORY ??
ID Code:
56363
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Deposited On:
30 Jul 2012 11:05
Refereed?:
Yes
Published?:
Published
Last Modified:
20 Sep 2023 00:23