People with higher incomes also score higher on IQ-tests – up to a point. At high incomes the relationship plateaus and the top 1% score even slightly lower on the test than those whose incomes rank right below them, shows a new study from LiU.
I look at this data a little bit differently. When you reach the top 1%, being smart isn’t good enough on its own. This is where external factors like luck or nepotism step into play as examples.
I look at this data a little bit differently. When you reach the top 1%, being smart isn’t good enough on its own. This is where external factors like luck or nepotism step into play as examples.