"Positive" refers to positive correlation, not positive effects or desirability.
Those that believe that "high-ability workers" made themselves, that market valuation of a person is fair and reflects what that person deserves, will also view this positive correlation as positive.
Those that see otherwise, e.g. that grok the Matthew Effect[1], systemic prejudice in society, that no human created themselves, or that humans should not be "priced" like commodities, will not. As the paper points out:
There is sorting everywhere in the economy:
- Wealthier, more educated, more attractive men on average marry wealthier, more educated, more attractive women.
- Higher-income households reside in distinct neighborhoods and send their children to better schools than low-income households.
- Elite universities enroll the most qualified undergraduates.
[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_effect
Those that believe that "high-ability workers" made themselves, that market valuation of a person is fair and reflects what that person deserves, will also view this positive correlation as positive.
Those that see otherwise, e.g. that grok the Matthew Effect[1], systemic prejudice in society, that no human created themselves, or that humans should not be "priced" like commodities, will not. As the paper points out:
There is sorting everywhere in the economy:
- Wealthier, more educated, more attractive men on average marry wealthier, more educated, more attractive women.
- Higher-income households reside in distinct neighborhoods and send their children to better schools than low-income households.
- Elite universities enroll the most qualified undergraduates.
[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_effect