The "beauty premium" can be explained by the fact that

a. marginal productivity in all occupations has a physical dimension.
b. in some occupations, physical attractiveness of workers may enhance the value of their marginal product.
c. beauty acts as an implicit signal of innate intelligence.
d. beautiful people are likely to reflect "good breeding."


b

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