Why the Beautiful People Get All the Stuff

People considered physically attractive enjoy many social and professional benefitsothers do not. But the reasons why are more complex than you might think. Behavioral economist and author Dan Ariely explains the psychological processes behind the “beautiful people” effect. He’s the author of Irrationally Yours: On Missing Socks, Pickup Lines, and Other Existential Puzzles.

So we have lots of physical characteristics; beauty is one of them. And the question is: What is the beauty premium?...