Abstract
A partial view of the Matthew effect in science asserts that the
(already) most recognized scientists are those who (more easily) gain
greater recognition for their scientific contributions. A full view of
that effect naturally adds to the (comparative) advantages of the most
recognized scientists, the (comparative) disadvantages of
lesser-recognized scientists. The purpose of this report is to present
one of the simplest explanations of the Matthew effect in science,
which, as it is also very general, can explain the existence of that
effect in other areas where inequality is manifested.