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Research output: Working paper
Research output: Working paper
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TY - UNPB
T1 - What does it mean to find the Face of the Franchise? Physical Attractiveness and the Evaluation of Athletic Performance
AU - Berri, D J
AU - Simmons, R
AU - Van Gilder, J
AU - O'Neill, L
PY - 2010
Y1 - 2010
N2 - Previous research has shown how more attractive people reap more rewards in a variety of settings. 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.
AB - Previous research has shown how more attractive people reap more rewards in a variety of settings. 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.
KW - facial symmetry
KW - salaries
KW - NFL quarterbacks
M3 - Working paper
T3 - Economics Working Paper Series
BT - What does it mean to find the Face of the Franchise? Physical Attractiveness and the Evaluation of Athletic Performance
PB - The Department of Economics
CY - Lancaster University
ER -