Question 1

Many studies of wage discrimination have been conducted on professional sports teams. This industry is easier to study than others because the professional teams have many objective measures of

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Question 2

Figure 19-8
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-Refer to Figure 19-8. The figure shows labor demand and labor supply in a non-unionized labor market. If the current labor demand is D1 and the current labor supply is S1, when a minimum wage of $18 per hour is imposed in this market, how many unemployed workers result?

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Question 3

Scenario 19-7
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Suppose that in the competitive market for auto repair, firms prefer to hire men rather than women. Assume that the women applying for positions have the same skills, experience, and work ethic as the men. As a result of this discrimination, the demand for women is lower than it otherwise would be.
-Refer to Scenario 19-7. What conclusion can you draw about women's wages compared to men's wages in this industry?

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Question 4

Most of the time, a profit motive eliminates discriminatory behavior from a market; however, a discriminatory wage gap can persist even if the firm owners only care about profit if there is

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Question 5

Is measuring the effect of discrimination on wages relatively easy or relatively difficult? Explain?

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Question 6

What is the term for offering different opportunities to similar individuals who differ only by race, ethnic group, sex, age, or other personal characteristics?

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Question 7

Studies show that white women earn approximately 25% less than white men. From this data alone, one should not conclude that white women are victims of discrimination. Name two other factors that could explain the difference in wages.

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Question 8

Some economists argue that changes in U.S. trade flows have altered the gap between wages of skilled and unskilled workers. Explain.

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Question 9

Scenario 19-7
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Suppose that in the competitive market for auto repair, firms prefer to hire men rather than women. Assume that the women applying for positions have the same skills, experience, and work ethic as the men. As a result of this discrimination, the demand for women is lower than it otherwise would be.
-Refer to Scenario 19-7. Suppose that consumers prefer to have men work on their auto repairs and are willing to pay higher prices to accommodate these preferences. What will happen to the wage differential between men and women?

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Question 10

On average professors of finance earn more than professors of economics. Other things the same, what does this imply about the supply of each type of professor?

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Question 11

Figure 19-8
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-Refer to Figure 19-8. The figure shows labor demand and labor supply in a non-unionized labor market. Suppose the current labor demand is D1 and the current labor supply is S1. If a firm in this market decided to pay its workers $18 per hour to increase the productivity of its workers, this firm would be paying a(n)

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Question 12

Among male workers over age 25, about what percent has a college degree? What is this percentage for black male workers over age 25?

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Question 13

Scenario 19-7
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Suppose that in the competitive market for auto repair, firms prefer to hire men rather than women. Assume that the women applying for positions have the same skills, experience, and work ethic as the men. As a result of this discrimination, the demand for women is lower than it otherwise would be.
-Refer to Scenario 19-7. If the firms in this market are profit-maximizers and customers do not care if a woman or a man works on their car, what will likely happen?

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Suppose that in the competitive market...

Question 14

Many economists believe that competitive, market economies provide a natural antidote to employer discrimination known as the

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Question 15

Economists typically explain occupational differences between men and women through preferences, ability, and discrimination. What additional factor did economists Muriel Niederle and Lise Vesterlund add to this list?

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Question 16

Among female workers over age 25, about what percent has a college degree? What is this percentage for black female workers over age 25?

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Question 17

A recent study of the determinants of wages for clerical staff at a state university found that years of schooling, years of experience, age and job characteristics only explained about one-half of the difference in wages. Describe other factors that may be important in explaining wages differences for clerical staff.

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Question 18

According to research by Bertrand and Mullainathan, which job applicants, those with "white" names or those with "black" names, received more calls from interested employers? What percent more?

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Question 19

Figure 19-8
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-Refer to Figure 19-8. The figure shows labor demand and labor supply in a non-unionized labor market. If the current labor demand is D1 and the current labor supply is S1, when a union is established in this market and succeeds in raising the wage to $18 per hour, what is the change in the number of workers employed?

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Question 20

Artie and Angelina attended the same university, graduated with the same degree and grade point average, and are equally productive in their identical new jobs. Still, Angelina's salary is 10% lower than Artie's salary. One can conclude that Angelina likely suffers from

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Quiz 19: Earnings and Discrimination

Many studies of wage discrimination have been conducted on professional sports teams. This industry is easier to study than others because the professional teams have many objective measures of

Figure 19-8 -Refer to Figure 19-8. The figure shows labor demand and labor supply in a non-unionized labor market. If the current labor demand is D1 and the current labor supply is S1, when a minimum wage of $18 per hour is imposed in this market, how many unemployed workers result?

Most of the time, a profit motive eliminates discriminatory behavior from a market; however, a discriminatory wage gap can persist even if the firm owners only care about profit if there is

Is measuring the effect of discrimination on wages relatively easy or relatively difficult? Explain?

What is the term for offering different opportunities to similar individuals who differ only by race, ethnic group, sex, age, or other personal characteristics?

Studies show that white women earn approximately 25% less than white men. From this data alone, one should not conclude that white women are victims of discrimination. Name two other factors that could explain the difference in wages.

Some economists argue that changes in U.S. trade flows have altered the gap between wages of skilled and unskilled workers. Explain.

On average professors of finance earn more than professors of economics. Other things the same, what does this imply about the supply of each type of professor?

Among male workers over age 25, about what percent has a college degree? What is this percentage for black male workers over age 25?

Many economists believe that competitive, market economies provide a natural antidote to employer discrimination known as the

Economists typically explain occupational differences between men and women through preferences, ability, and discrimination. What additional factor did economists Muriel Niederle and Lise Vesterlund add to this list?

Among female workers over age 25, about what percent has a college degree? What is this percentage for black female workers over age 25?

According to research by Bertrand and Mullainathan, which job applicants, those with "white" names or those with "black" names, received more calls from interested employers? What percent more?

Artie and Angelina attended the same university, graduated with the same degree and grade point average, and are equally productive in their identical new jobs. Still, Angelina's salary is 10% lower than Artie's salary. One can conclude that Angelina likely suffers from

Quiz 19: Earnings and Discrimination

Many studies of wage discrimination have been conducted on professional sports teams. This industry is easier to study than others because the professional teams have many objective measures of

Figure 19-8 ​ ​ -Refer to Figure 19-8. The figure shows labor demand and labor supply in a non-unionized labor market. If the current labor demand is D1 and the current labor supply is S1, when a minimum wage of $18 per hour is imposed in this market, how many unemployed workers result?

Most of the time, a profit motive eliminates discriminatory behavior from a market; however, a discriminatory wage gap can persist even if the firm owners only care about profit if there is

Is measuring the effect of discrimination on wages relatively easy or relatively difficult? Explain?

What is the term for offering different opportunities to similar individuals who differ only by race, ethnic group, sex, age, or other personal characteristics?

Studies show that white women earn approximately 25% less than white men. From this data alone, one should not conclude that white women are victims of discrimination. Name two other factors that could explain the difference in wages.

Some economists argue that changes in U.S. trade flows have altered the gap between wages of skilled and unskilled workers. Explain.

On average professors of finance earn more than professors of economics. Other things the same, what does this imply about the supply of each type of professor?

Among male workers over age 25, about what percent has a college degree? What is this percentage for black male workers over age 25?

Many economists believe that competitive, market economies provide a natural antidote to employer discrimination known as the

Economists typically explain occupational differences between men and women through preferences, ability, and discrimination. What additional factor did economists Muriel Niederle and Lise Vesterlund add to this list?

Among female workers over age 25, about what percent has a college degree? What is this percentage for black female workers over age 25?

According to research by Bertrand and Mullainathan, which job applicants, those with "white" names or those with "black" names, received more calls from interested employers? What percent more?

Artie and Angelina attended the same university, graduated with the same degree and grade point average, and are equally productive in their identical new jobs. Still, Angelina's salary is 10% lower than Artie's salary. One can conclude that Angelina likely suffers from

Figure 19-8 -Refer to Figure 19-8. The figure shows labor demand and labor supply in a non-unionized labor market. If the current labor demand is D1 and the current labor supply is S1, when a minimum wage of $18 per hour is imposed in this market, how many unemployed workers result?