Drareg
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Note that I only quickly read through this conversation and I did not read the provided study and so my statement is solely on whether IQ is related to the economic success of an individual or nation: There is much discussion on whether IQ is an accurate illustration of intelligence so let's just assume that we have a perfect system to determine intelligence. So if one is undeniably intelligent would it contribute to economic success? Well yes but less than one would assume. A more important factor of economic success is androgen based function (risk taking behavior, calmness, adrenalin function, focus, etc), dopamine based function (attention span, being entertained with one's work, drive, etc), and other such systems that are not often associated with intelligence. Thus a society with higher androgen levels and better dopamine function will perform better than a society with less of said factors as long as their intelligence is comparable.
The overall thread is examples of complexity more than anything,I think your angle has a level of merit but it's still simplifies it too much based on the complexity of differing contexts at individual levels.
The hormones are messenger signalling to the body to act out,this acting out might not be good if desired actions can't be acted upon.