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Estimating male and female height inequality

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This study investigates the coefficient of variation (CV) of height of males and females as a measure of inequality. We have collected a data set on corresponding male and female height CVs from 124 populations, spanning the period between the 1840s and 1980s. The results suggest that the R2 between the two CVs is 0.39, with the male CV being greater, indicating higher plasticity.

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  • Blum, Matthias, 2014. "Estimating male and female height inequality," Economics & Human Biology, Elsevier, vol. 14(C), pages 103-108.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ehbiol:v:14:y:2014:i:c:p:103-108
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ehb.2013.03.002
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