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Do Classical Studies Open Your Mind?
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Giorgio Brunello, Piero Esposito, Lorenzo Rocco, Sergio Scicchitano
(March 2023)
Abstract:
We investigate whether classical studies in high school – that emphasize in Italy the study of ancient languages such as Latin and Greek - affect personality traits. Using Italian survey data, we compare individuals who did classical studies in high school with similar individuals who completed a more scientific academic curriculum. We find that having done classical studies does not affect conscientiousness and openness but increases neuroticism and self-reported unhappiness.
Text: See Discussion Paper No. 15985 
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