[Rudey]

Originally posted by KillarneyRose
I happened upon these two book excerpts that I thought were really interesting. They discuss naming trends among the social classes and and how one's name affects the way he/she is perceived by others.

"Trading Up: Where Do Baby Names Come From?"

"A Roshanda by Any Other Name"

Anyone care to discuss?

I know Steven Levitt. Really smart guy. I would really, really like to meet Roland Fryer...maybe one day if I go to HBS.

Anyway, it's an absolute given that the more ethnic your name, the more screwed you are.

-Rudey