Abstract
While many studies have examined the linear relationship between intelligence and economic success, only few, if any, examined their nonlinear relationships. The current study examines such relationships in a large, nationally representative sample, using pay as an indicator of economic success. The results show that the effect of General Mental Ability (GMA) on pay depends on occupational complexity; the greater the complexity, the stronger the effect. They also show that, by and large, there is a marginally decreasing (concave) effect of GMA on pay. Methodological and practical questions concerning the relationship between cognitive ability and pay are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 631-637 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Intelligence |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2013 |
Keywords
- Economic success
- Intelligence
- Pay