A job advertised in an industry publication rather than a local newspaper is an attempt to
A) use access to the industry publication as a screening mechanism.
B) use access to the newspaper as a screening mechanism.
C) use access to the industry publication as a means of statistical discrimination.
D) use access to the newspaper as a means of statistical discrimination.

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Advertising a job in an industry publication targets a specific audience and is more likely to attract applicants with a relevant skillset or experience. Thus, it can be considered a screening mechanism to narrow down the pool of applicants. It is not indicative of statistical discrimination because it is not based on any discriminatory characteristics such as race, gender, or age.

A Job Advertised in an Industry Publication Rather Than a Local