Physical appearance and wages: Do blondes have more fun?

C-Tier
Journal: Economics Letters
Year: 2010
Volume: 108
Issue: 1
Pages: 10-12

Score contribution per author:

1.005 = (α=2.01 / 1 authors) × 0.5x C-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

This study contributes to the economics literature that links physical characteristics to labour market outcomes, by investigating the influence of hair colour on women's own wages and also their spouse's wages. Using U.S. panel data, we find that blonde women receive large wage premiums.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:ecolet:v:108:y:2010:i:1:p:10-12
Journal Field
General
Author Count
1
Added to Database
2026-01-25