S. R. Fatepuria College, Beldanga, Murshidabad, West Bengal, India. sdinda2000@yahoo.co.in
Abstract:
This paper analyses earning/wage differentials by height among coalmine workers in India. Our findings suggest that workers of above average height earn 9-17% more than their shorter counterparts and 6-13% more than average reference height. The results suggest that long-term investments in health human capital might ensure increase of labour productivity and thereby earnings, particularly in underdeveloped economies.