Beyond the pitch: Exploring the role of beauty in soccer player salaries

IF 2.5 2区经济学 Q2 ECONOMICS

Journal of Economic Psychology Pub Date : 2024-02-10 DOI:10.1016/j.joep.2024.102709

Petr Parshakov , Thadeu Gasparetto , Nadezhda Votintseva , Elena Shakina

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Abstract

The paper explores the potential influence of subjective factors on salary determination, particularly examining the impact of physical appearance on the earnings of soccer players. This study encompasses data from 373 Major League Soccer players over 12 seasons (2007-2018). Facial symmetry, quantified using the coordinates of each player’s facial features, is utilized as an indicator of physical attractiveness. Various analytical models, including linear, semiparametric, and quantile models, are applied. The results point to a notable 'beauty premium' in the salary structure within this context, with the effects being more significant among the highest earners.

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球场之外：探索美貌在足球运动员薪酬中的作用

本文探讨了主观因素对薪酬决定的潜在影响，尤其是考察了外貌对足球运动员收入的影响。本研究涵盖了美国职业足球大联盟 373 名球员在 12 个赛季（2007-2018 年）中的数据。使用每位球员面部特征的坐标来量化面部对称性，以此作为身体吸引力的指标。应用了各种分析模型，包括线性、半参数和量化模型。结果表明，在这种情况下，薪酬结构中存在明显的 "美貌溢价"，对收入最高者的影响更为显著。

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Journal of Economic Psychology Multiple-

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5.20

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31.40%

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审稿时长

63 days

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