Genetic factors drive the link between cognitive ability and socioeconomic status

Genetic factors drive the link between cognitive ability and socioeconomic status

A new study published in Scientific Reports suggests that the connection between a young adult’s cognitive ability and their future socioeconomic status is largely driven by their genes. The findings provide evidence that genetic factors play a larger role in educational and occupational success than environmental conditions. This underlying biology may help explain why some social interventions aimed at reducing inequality tend to fall short ov…