It has been suggested that individuals with ADHD are likely to go into self-employment, where a flair for entrepreneurship may improve their prospects. But this study suggests the choice of … Read more
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Earnings in Later-Life Self-Employment
ADHD and later-life labor market outcomes in the United States
People at genetic risk of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) suffer negative effects on their employment, individual income and household wealth. But these can probably be mitigated by higher educational … Read more
Effect of Genetic Propensity for Obesity on Income and Wealth Through Educational Attainment
This paper shows that a genetic propensity to obesity affects women more than men in the labour market. The research draws on a representative sample of almost 6,000 Americans aged … Read more