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

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What does it mean to find the face of the franchise? Physical attractiveness and the evaluation of athletic performance. / Berri, David; Simmons, Robert; Van Gilder, Jennifer et al.
In: Economics Letters, Vol. 111, No. 3, 06.2011, p. 200-202.

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Berri D, Simmons R, Van Gilder J, O'Neill L. What does it mean to find the face of the franchise? Physical attractiveness and the evaluation of athletic performance. Economics Letters. 2011 Jun;111(3):200-202. doi: 10.1016/j.econlet.2011.02.018

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Berri, David ; Simmons, Robert ; Van Gilder, Jennifer et al. / What does it mean to find the face of the franchise? Physical attractiveness and the evaluation of athletic performance. In: Economics Letters. 2011 ; Vol. 111, No. 3. pp. 200-202.

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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.",
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