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I wonder to what extent the effect can be explained by the confounding effect of conscientiousness with respect to personal grooming, dress, physical fitness and apparent health also making one a better economist

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They should normalize ugliness against grooming, clothing, and fitness.

How much of this is because you look like a troll and how much of this is because you dress like a troll?

djamn that's the separation of concerns I have not considered

Do you mean a more motivated economist or a better economist?

higher contentiousness = better performance in jobs, research, anything requiring planning, punctuality, and directed effort.

Does contentiousness relate to intelligence (as in having your own opinion?) or to stubbornness (as in not changing your opinion)?

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