Question 1

The empirical and theoretical results on occupational crowding in the United States suggest that

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The empirical and theoretical results suggest that occupational crowding is substantial in the United States, and much of this should be thought of as a source of discrimination. This means that certain groups, such as women and racial minorities, are more likely to be crowded into certain occupations and therefore face limited job opportunities and lower pay. Discrimination is a key factor in driving occupational crowding.

Question 2

The female-male wage gap in the United States

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The female-male wage gap in the United States has been decreasing over the past 30 years. While a wage gap still exists, progress has been made in closing the gap through policies such as anti-discrimination laws and affirmative action programs.

Question 3

One possible measure of gender discrimination is to look at the difference between the average male wage and the average female wage.This is a poor measure of discrimination for all of the following reasons except:

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Question 4

Compared to hiring a white worker, an employer is $5 less happy when he hires a black worker and is $6 less happy when he hires a Hispanic worker.The firm faces hourly wage rates of $20 for whites, $16 for blacks, and $14 for Hispanics.Which of the following describes the firm's hiring decision?

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Question 5

The female-male wage gap in the United States is associated with women earning between 25 and 30 percent less than men.By all accounts, most of this difference is attributable to differences in

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Studies show that differences in labor market experience between men and women account for a significant portion of the gender wage gap. Men tend to work more years, have less interruptions in their careers, and work longer hours than women which leads to higher earnings over time.

Question 6

Discrimination in the workforce

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Discrimination in the workforce often leads to inefficient practices, such as hiring less qualified candidates or not utilizing the full potential of diverse perspectives and experiences. This can ultimately harm a company's performance and productivity.

Question 7

There is a restaurant that employs only males to serve guests, only females to tend the bar, and a mix of male and female cooks and dishwashers.The dishwashers and cooks never come in contact with the customers.This hiring pattern is most indicative of

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Question 8

Consider a color-blind firm that is currently maximizing profits.An affirmative action policy is put in place requiring that all firms in the industry abide by a certain quota.Which of the following will occur?

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Question 9

A firm that discriminates against black labor will certainly

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Discrimination in hiring based on race can lead to a firm not employing the most efficient or cost-effective mix of workers. This can result in higher operational costs or lower productivity compared to a scenario where hiring is based solely on merit, thus potentially reducing the firm's profits.

Question 10

Which of the following causes a difference in wages but does not necessarily qualify as discrimination?

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All of the listed factors (education, skills, experience, language) can lead to differences in wages but none of them necessarily qualify as discrimination. These are all factors that contribute to an individual's qualifications and ability to perform a job, and differences in wages based on these factors are typically considered justifiable. Discrimination, on the other hand, refers to differential treatment based on factors such as race, gender, age, or disability, which are not job-related or justifiable reasons for differences in wages.

Quiz 9: Labor Market Discrimination