Question 1

-(Exhibit: Discrimination) If blacks and whites have the same supply curve S, while blacks have demand curve D and whites have demand curve D', employment for blacks will be given by:

Accepted Answer

If blacks and whites have the same supply curve and blacks have a lower demand curve than whites, it means that their equilibrium wage rate will be lower as compared to whites. This will lead to an increase in the demand for black workers' labor, resulting in an increase in their employment level. The increase in employment level will be denoted by the difference between the total demand for labor and the total supply of labor, given as L = (D + D') - S. Therefore, the answer is C, i.e., L.

Question 2

-(Exhibit: Discrimination) If blacks and whites have the same supply curve S, while blacks have demand curve D and whites have demand curve D', the wage for whites will be given by:

Accepted Answer

The wage for whites is determined by the intersection of their demand curve (D') and the common supply curve (S), which is represented by point J.

Question 3

-(Exhibit: Discrimination) If blacks and whites have the same supply curve S, while blacks have demand curve D and whites have demand curve D', employment for whites will be given by:

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

-(Exhibit: Discrimination Model) If there is no discrimination in the market and blacks have the same demand and supply curves as whites, then the wage will be _______ and the quantity of labor hired will be _______ .

Accepted Answer

If there is no discrimination and black and white workers have the same demand and supply curves, the market wage will be equal to the competitive wage (W) and the quantity of labor hired will be equal to the competitive level (L). Therefore, option C is the correct choice.

Question 5

-(Exhibit: Discrimination Model) If blacks and whites have the same supply curve, but employers have discriminatory attitudes that cause them to assume a black worker is less productive, the wage of whites will be _______ , the wage of blacks will be _______ , and the quantity hired of whites will be _______ .

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

If blacks are discriminated against in the labor market relative to whites, then the wage paid to blacks will be _______ whites and the number of blacks employed will be ______ whites, all other things equal.

Accepted Answer

If blacks are discriminated against in the labor market, they are likely to be paid lower wages than similarly qualified whites. As a result, the wage paid to blacks will be lower than that paid to whites. Discrimination may also reduce the demand for black labor, resulting in a lower number of blacks employed relative to whites. Therefore, the number of blacks employed will also be lower than whites.

Question 7

To the extent that labor market discrimination exists in a country:

Accepted Answer

Labor market discrimination means that potential workers are being excluded or given unequal opportunities based on non-related factors such as race or gender. This means that the most productive workers may not be hired, which leads to an inefficient allocation of resources. As a result, goods and services will not be produced to their full potential, causing the country to operate below its production possibilities curve.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

According to studies, wage gaps between women and white males have decreased since the 1950s. Option A is incorrect because federal legislation like Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 forbids gender-based discrimination. Option B is incorrect because affirmative action programs aim to provide equal opportunities and eliminate discrimination against minority groups. Option D is also incorrect because the wage gap between males and females has decreased, although it is still persistent.

Question 9

-(Exhibit: Discrimination Model) If blacks and white have the same supply curve, but employers have discriminatory attitudes that cause them to assume a black worker is less productive, then the demand curve for blacks will be _______ and the wage for blacks will be _______ .

Accepted Answer

The demand curve will shift leftward for blacks due to employers' discriminatory attitudes, leading to a lower wage for black workers compared to white workers who have a similar supply curve. Therefore, the correct answer is C, which shows a shift in the demand curve for black workers (D₁) and a lower wage for black workers (W₁).

Question 10

A number of studies have concluded that black male workers earn about ________ percent less than white males due to labor-market discrimination.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

-(Exhibit: Discrimination Model) If blacks and whites have the same supply curve, but employers have discriminatory attitudes that cause them to assume a black worker is less productive, the wage of whites will be _______ , the quantity of whites hired will be ________ , the wage of blacks will be _______ , and the quantity of blacks hired will be ________ .

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Much of the recently declining wage gap between white males and blacks and women is due to _______ blacks and women, but some of the decline is due to _______ .

Accepted Answer

The acquisition of human capital, such as education and job training, by blacks and women has helped to narrow the wage gap. Additionally, there has been some reduction in discrimination in the labor market, but it is not the sole factor contributing to the declining wage gap.

Question 13

Suppose that racism and sexism don't exist on the customer side of perfectly competitive markets. Then, according to the text, competition among profit-maximizing firms:

Accepted Answer

In a perfectly competitive market, firms are profit-maximizing and face competition from other firms. If racism and sexism do not exist on the customer side, firms that engage in discriminatory hiring practices would incur higher costs by not hiring the best or most cost-effective employees. Over time, competition would pressure these firms to eliminate discriminatory practices to lower costs and remain competitive, leading to the elimination of both racism and sexism on the part of employers.

Question 14

Which of the following is (are) examples of discriminatory practices?

Accepted Answer

All of the options mentioned are examples of discriminatory practices. Lower wages for certain groups based on their race, gender or ethnicity, and fewer employment opportunities for the same group of people are not justifiable and are discriminatory. Similarly, charging higher prices to certain groups based on their race or ethnicity is another example of discriminatory practice. Therefore, all options in the question are valid examples of discriminatory practices.

Question 15

If discrimination against blacks in the labor market is eliminated, then the wage paid to blacks will _______ and the number of blacks employed will _______ .

Accepted Answer

Eliminating discrimination against blacks in the labor market would increase their job opportunities and bargaining power, leading to an increase in their wages. This, in turn, would attract more people to enter the labor force, increasing the number of blacks employed. Therefore, the correct option is A.

Question 16

Affirmative action attempts to eliminate discrimination by:

Accepted Answer

Affirmative action aims to increase the demand for specific groups of labor by providing them with equal employment opportunities and promoting diversity in the workplace. This is done through policies such as preferential hiring, promotion, and training programs targeted towards underrepresented groups. By increasing the demand for specific groups of labor, affirmative action aims to break down discriminatory barriers and provide a level playing field for all individuals in the workforce.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

-(Exhibit: Discrimination) If blacks and whites have the same supply curve S, while blacks have demand curve D and whites have demand curve D', the wage rate for blacks will be given by:

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

The economist Gary Becker concluded that discrimination occurs because of people's:

Accepted Answer

Gary Becker's theory of discrimination argues that it occurs due to people's preferences. This means that individuals may have biased attitudes or beliefs towards certain groups, leading them to discriminate against them. This is often seen in the labor market, where employers may have negative stereotypes about certain groups and therefore only hire individuals who fit their preferred demographic.

Question 20

All of the following are possible sources of discrimination against black workers EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Option A, B, and D are all well-documented sources of discrimination against black workers. However, Option C is not a valid source of discrimination against black workers. In fact, black workers do not have the power to choose who they work with, and it is unreasonable to assume that black workers prefer to work with white workers. Therefore, the best answer is C.

Quiz 18: Inequality, Poverty, and Discrimination

-(Exhibit: Discrimination) If blacks and whites have the same supply curve S, while blacks have demand curve D and whites have demand curve D', employment for blacks will be given by:

-(Exhibit: Discrimination) If blacks and whites have the same supply curve S, while blacks have demand curve D and whites have demand curve D', the wage for whites will be given by:

-(Exhibit: Discrimination) If blacks and whites have the same supply curve S, while blacks have demand curve D and whites have demand curve D', employment for whites will be given by:

-(Exhibit: Discrimination Model) If there is no discrimination in the market and blacks have the same demand and supply curves as whites, then the wage will be _ and the quantity of labor hired will be _ .

-(Exhibit: Discrimination Model) If blacks and whites have the same supply curve, but employers have discriminatory attitudes that cause them to assume a black worker is less productive, the wage of whites will be ___ , the wage of blacks will be _ , and the quantity hired of whites will be _____ .

If blacks are discriminated against in the labor market relative to whites, then the wage paid to blacks will be _ whites and the number of blacks employed will be whites, all other things equal.

To the extent that labor market discrimination exists in a country:

Which of the following statements is true?

-(Exhibit: Discrimination Model) If blacks and white have the same supply curve, but employers have discriminatory attitudes that cause them to assume a black worker is less productive, then the demand curve for blacks will be _ and the wage for blacks will be _ .

A number of studies have concluded that black male workers earn about ________ percent less than white males due to labor-market discrimination.

Much of the recently declining wage gap between white males and blacks and women is due to _ blacks and women, but some of the decline is due to _ .

Suppose that racism and sexism don't exist on the customer side of perfectly competitive markets. Then, according to the text, competition among profit-maximizing firms:

Which of the following is (are) examples of discriminatory practices?

If discrimination against blacks in the labor market is eliminated, then the wage paid to blacks will _ and the number of blacks employed will _ .

Affirmative action attempts to eliminate discrimination by:

Which of the following statements is true?

-(Exhibit: Discrimination) If blacks and whites have the same supply curve S, while blacks have demand curve D and whites have demand curve D', the wage rate for blacks will be given by:

The economist Gary Becker concluded that discrimination occurs because of people's:

All of the following are possible sources of discrimination against black workers EXCEPT: