From the University of Helsinki and HECER – Helsinki Center of Economic Research
HECER
Discussion Paper No. 335
Male Organ and Economic Growth: Does Size Matter?*
Abstract
This study explores the link between economic growth and penile length between 1960
and 1985. It estimates an augmented Solow model utilizing the Mankiw-Romer-Weil 121
country dataset. The size of male organ is found to have an inverse U-shaped relationship
with the level of GDP in 1985. Economic development between 1960 and 1985 is
negatively associated with the size of male organ. With considerable reservations it is also
found to be a more important determinant of GDP growth than country's political regime
type. Two interpretations for the patterns between male organ and economic growth are
discussed briefly: the link between penile length, testosterone and risk-taking, and self-
esteem production. Despite the robust statistical links, until more rigorous treatments on
the subject the proposed ‘male organ hypothesis’ should be taken with reservations(16 page PDF)
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