WASHINGTON (AFP) - People who consume alcohol earn significantly more at their jobs than non-drinkers, according to a US study that highlighted "social capital" gained from drinking
The study published in the Journal of Labor Research Thursday concluded that drinkers earn 10 to 14 percent more than teetotalers, and that men who drink socially bring home an additional seven percent in pay.
"Social drinking builds social capital," said Edward Stringham, an economics professor at San Jose State University and co-author of the study with fellow researcher Bethany Peters.
"Social drinkers are out networking, building relationships, and adding contacts to their BlackBerries that result in bigger paychecks."
Appealing as this study is, it's probably one of those industry-funded research projects designed to get the results they wanted. But, when I'm having that third martini, I will at least be able to pretend that in addition to being yummy, it's also mysteriously going to help me make more money.
1 comment:
hehe if this is the case I should be a millionare by now!! :)
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