During this study Wang et al uses a Mendelian randomization approach to try and identify a relationship between height and earnings. They did this by collecting genetic data and sociodemographic information from 3,427 people in mainland China. Apparently unbeknownst to me, an average height person, height is believed to be a key to success. This study exploits variation in individual's genetic markers and polygenic risk scores to use within the framework of Mendelian randomization. In the end they determined that height does, or seems to, play a role in the job market and they also identified personality traits and other genetic markers (such as depression) that can affect your job opportunities. They state that this height may act as a signal of beneficial circumstances for developing higher cognitive/non-cognitive skills during childhood or early-life. Great, so I just need some of those bucket stilts to stand on and I will be forever successful... just kidding!
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0230555
Journal update 3/5
Annelise Beer 4/12/2020
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