An article in the latest edition of The Economist (linked above) highlights interesting research from the UK, Germany, and New Zealand, revealing a strong positive correlation between higher testosterone levels and increased earnings.
To explore underlying mechanisms, the researchers assessed personality traits using the Big Five Inventory, which measures Openness, Neuroticism, Extraversion, Conscientiousness, and Agreeableness. In addition, they examined two key behavioral markers: risk-taking tendencies and cognitive numeric skills, both of which are known to influence financial decision-making and professional success.
PS - It's a pity that the study did not include an assessment of psychopathy levels among participants. For a discussion on this intriguing aspect, refer to the previous post: "Unraveling the Enigma of Success: The Intersection of Decision-Making, Personality, and Psychopathy." https://19-pacheco-torgal-19.blogspot.com/2022/06/why-some-people-succeed-where-others_5.html
