Question 1

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-(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

If employers have discriminatory attitudes towards black workers causing them to assume they are less productive, then the demand curve for black workers will shift downwards (D₁). As a result, the wage for black workers will decrease to W₁, which is lower than the wage for white workers. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

Question 2

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 opportunities for employment, leading to an increase in the number of blacks employed. Additionally, as blacks would no longer be subject to wage discrimination, the wages paid to them would increase.

Question 3

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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 4

Affirmative action attempts to eliminate discrimination by:

Accepted Answer

Affirmative action programs aim to increase the demand for specific groups of labor, such as women and minorities, by promoting their employment and providing opportunities for advancement. This is done in order to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity in the workplace. Options A and B are not relevant to affirmative action, and while option D may be a consequence of discriminatory behavior, it is not the primary goal of affirmative action programs.

Question 5

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Exhibit: Discrimination Model 
-(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 6

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Exhibit: 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', the wage for whites will be given by:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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Exhibit: 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 whites will be given by:

Accepted Answer

Since blacks and whites have the same supply curve S and whites have a greater demand curve D', employment for whites will be higher than the employment for blacks (L). Therefore, the difference between the two employment levels will be equal to M, so employment for whites will be L + M.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that black male workers earn approximately 15 percent less than their white male counterparts, which is attributed to labor-market discrimination.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

According to data from the National Bureau of Economic Research, the gender wage gap has decreased since the 1970s. In 1972, women earned 58.9 cents for every dollar earned by a white male, while in 2015, women earned 78.6 cents for every dollar earned by a white male. However, there is still a significant gender wage gap that needs to be addressed.

Question 10

Research by Rob Grunewald and Art Rolnick, cited in the Case in Point on early intervention programs suggested that governments can better promote economic development by supporting early childhood programs rather than by:

Accepted Answer

The research suggests that early childhood programs have a greater impact on long-term economic development than offering subsidies to new businesses or building sports stadiums. The other options, such as replacing noncash assistance with cash assistance or curtailing budgets, are not mentioned in the research and are not necessarily related to economic development. Increasing class sizes at universities is also not mentioned in the research and may not have a direct impact on economic development.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

Discrimination can indeed reduce the perceived marginal revenue products of some groups of workers, leading to lower wages for those groups. This is because discrimination can influence employers' perceptions of the productivity of different groups, affecting wages accordingly.

Question 12

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Exhibit: 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', the wage rate for blacks will be given by:

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Labor market discrimination results in the exclusion of certain individuals or groups from employment opportunities, which means that resources are not being allocated efficiently. This reduces the potential output of the economy and causes it to operate inside the production possibilities curve.

Question 14

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 relative to whites, it is likely that they will receive lower wages than their white counterparts. This could be due to factors such as employer bias or restricted access to education and training opportunities. As a result, the wage paid to blacks will be lower than that paid to whites. Furthermore, discrimination may also lead to a lower number of blacks being employed compared to whites, as employers may prefer to hire white workers instead. Therefore, the number of blacks employed will also be lower than whites, all other things being equal.

Question 15

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

If racism and sexism don't exist on the customer side of perfectly competitive markets, then firms that discriminate on the basis of race or sex would face a competitive disadvantage, as they would be hiring from a smaller pool of qualified workers. Therefore, in order to maximize profits, firms would have an incentive to eliminate any discriminatory practices and hire the most qualified workers, regardless of their race or sex. This would lead to the elimination of both racism and sexism on the part of employers from the market.

Question 16

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Exhibit: 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:

Accepted Answer

The employment for blacks will be given by the intersection of their demand curve D with the common supply curve S, which is point L. There is no need to consider the demand curve D' for whites in determining the employment for blacks.

Question 17

Poverty can be defined either in absolute terms or in relative terms.

Accepted Answer

Poverty can be measured based on absolute measures such as income or consumption levels below a certain poverty line or relative measures such as income or consumption levels compared to the overall income or consumption levels in a specific society or community.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Option A, B, and D are all potential sources of discrimination against black workers but option C suggests that black workers themselves are responsible for this discrimination. This is not a valid or accurate explanation for discrimination against black workers.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed (lower wages for some groups, fewer employment opportunities for some groups, and some groups paying higher prices than others) are examples of discriminatory practices. Discrimination can manifest in various aspects of life, including employment, economics, and access to services, reflecting unequal treatment based on group characteristics.

Question 20

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 training, allows individuals to increase their productivity and therefore their wages, leading to a reduced wage gap. Additionally, a decrease in discrimination against minorities and women can also lead to a smaller wage gap. The other options presented do not accurately explain the reasons for the declining wage gap.

Quiz 18: Inequality, Poverty, and Discrimination

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:

Use the following to answer questions Exhibit: 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', the wage for whites will be given by:

Use the following to answer questions Exhibit: 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 whites will be given by:

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

Which of the following statements is true?

Research by Rob Grunewald and Art Rolnick, cited in the Case in Point on early intervention programs suggested that governments can better promote economic development by supporting early childhood programs rather than by:

Which of the following statements is true?

Use the following to answer questions Exhibit: 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', the wage rate for blacks will be given by:

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

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.

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:

Use the following to answer questions Exhibit: 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:

Poverty can be defined either in absolute terms or in relative terms.

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

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

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 _ .