Social-Science Genomics: Progress, Challenges, and Future Directions
Daniel Benjamin,
David Cesarini,
Patrick Turley
et al.
Abstract:Rapid progress has been made in identifying links between human genetic variation and social and behavioral phenotypes. Applications in mainstream economics are beginning to emerge. This review aims to provide the background needed to bring the interested economist to the frontier of social-science genomics. Our review is structured around a theoretical framework that nests many of the key methods, concepts and tools found in the literature. We clarify key assumptions and appropriate interpretations. After rev… Show more
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