SitNews: Vertically Privileged Alaskans Defended

SitNews: Vertically Privileged Alaskans Defended:

Mr. Mankiw and Mr. Weinzierl cite their own and others' research that there is a strong correlation between height and income. By their calculations, a tall person (six feet or higher) earns on average 16 percent more than a short person (five foot nine or less). The authors argue that according to theory, height is a great criterion for income redistribution: tax tall people more and give the money to short people.