In the Santa Rita mines in Arizona in 1870,Mexican miners received about $12 per month while "American" miners received $70.Although the wages of both groups tended to rise over time,the gap persisted until at least 1910.Mexican and American miners did the same work and were equally productive.Economists call this pay differential:

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The pay differential described in the passage is an example of wage discrimination, as Mexican miners were paid significantly less than American miners despite performing the same work and being equally productive.

In the Santa Rita Mines in Arizona in 1870,Mexican Miners