TY  - RPRT
        AU  - Lundborg, Petter
AU  - Stenberg, Anders
        TI  - Nature, Nurture and Egalitarian Policy: What Can We Learn from Molecular Genetics?
        PY  - 2009/Nov/
        PB  - Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)
        CY  - Bonn
        T2  - IZA Discussion Paper
        IS  - 4585
        UR  - https://www.iza.org/index.php/publications/dp4585
        AB  - This brief paper draws attention to molecular genetic research which may provide a new dimension to our understanding of how socioeconomic outcomes are generated. In particular, we provide an overview of the recently emerging evidence of gene-environment interaction effects. This literature points out specific policy areas which may compensate individuals carrying genetic risks, without resorting to gene mapping of the population. Such policies would also increase intergenerational mobility if genetic and/or environmental risk factors are more common in socially disadvantaged groups.
        KW  - molecular genetics
KW  - interaction
KW  - environment
KW  - gene
KW  - inequality
        ER  -