I have read the article - I just don't understand the article.
What do they mean "hierarchy"? If I take this not as an article but a long sarcastic rant, they seem to be saying "we found the thing that determines who gets paid the most - it's the people at the top of the hierarchy within the firm"
I might be being unfair with the sarcastic comment. I mean this is an accurate analysis.
It might also point to some alternative universe organisation where people at the top of the hierarchy are not paid most, they just need someone to sign the paperwork, the people paid the most are measured by productivity
I'm in the same boat. I don't see "position in hierarchy" as a "trait". The second biggest indicator seemed to be getting income from property (land, investments, etc.) vs. labor. Looking up the dictionary definition of trait seems to define it as one's distinguishing qualities, especially those of personal character. The author seems to have expanded this, and ends up with what is essentially a tautology. Being in a high-income role is the greatest predictor of income.
However, if we're going with the author's definition, then I'm saying the trait most associated with income is "unicorn startup founder".
What do they mean "hierarchy"? If I take this not as an article but a long sarcastic rant, they seem to be saying "we found the thing that determines who gets paid the most - it's the people at the top of the hierarchy within the firm"
I might be being unfair with the sarcastic comment. I mean this is an accurate analysis.
It might also point to some alternative universe organisation where people at the top of the hierarchy are not paid most, they just need someone to sign the paperwork, the people paid the most are measured by productivity