Question 1

According to evidence provided by the U.S.government,the median black

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According to evidence provided by the U.S. government, the median black man is paid 21 percent less than the median white man. There is no evidence provided that the median black woman is paid the same as the median white woman or the median black man.

Question 2

If there is systematic discrimination against a group of workers,then the wage paid to those workers likely will be

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Discrimination leads to a lower demand for workers in that group, as employers may be biased against hiring them. This reduced demand results in lower wages being offered to those workers.

Question 3

The case study of segregated street cars in southern cities illustrates which of the following?

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Firms prioritized maximizing profits over discrimination, as they were more concerned with maintaining a broad customer base.

Question 4

People who grew up in the western part of Aquilonia have an accent distinct from people who grew up in the eastern part of the country.People from the west also receive lower wages than people from the east.From this information alone,we can conclude that it is possible that

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All three options are possible explanations for the observed differences. Discrimination could explain the wage differential between east and west if employers in the east have a preference for workers from their own region. Compensating differentials could explain the wage differential if working in the east has some non-monetary advantage (e.g. better working conditions or job opportunities) that compensates for the lower wage. Lower levels of human capital in the west could also explain the wage differential if workers there have less education or training than those from the east. Therefore, all three options could be correct.

Question 5

Given that the median male is better paid than the median female,which of the following is a valid explanation for wage differences?

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All of the above can be a partial explanation.

Question 6

According to evidence provided by the U.S.government,the median black

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Question 7

In discussing discrimination and the wage differences that exist between men and women and between blacks and whites,it has been said that "the disease is political even if the symptom is economic." What does this mean?

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The answer of In discussing discrimination and the wage differences...

Question 8

In the early twentieth century,streetcars in many southern cities were segregated by race.This racial segregation was the result of

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The racial segregation of streetcars in southern cities was primarily the result of laws that required segregation. Jim Crow laws mandated racial segregation in public spaces, including streetcars, and were enforced through legal penalties and violence. While long-standing southern traditions and the profit motives of streetcar firms may have contributed to segregation, they were not the primary driving forces behind it.

Question 9

A consensus view among economists regarding the possibility of labor-market discrimination is that

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The consensus view among economists is that wage differences among groups are not sufficient by themselves to determine how much discrimination there is. Other factors such as differences in human capital and compensating differentials also contribute to wage differences. Therefore, while discrimination may be a factor in some cases, it is not the sole explanation for wage disparities.

Question 10

A study conducted by economists Marianne Bertrand and Sendhil Mullainathan found evidence of labor-market discrimination based on which of the following findings?

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The study found evidence of labor-market discrimination based on the fact that employers were more likely to request interviews with job applicants with "white" names such as Greg than from applicants with "black" names such as Jamal.

Question 11

If firms are competitive,then labor-market discrimination

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In a competitive market, if one firm discriminates against a certain group of workers, other firms will have the incentive to hire those workers at a lower wage and gain a cost advantage. Therefore, labor-market discrimination is unlikely to persist in the long run unless customers have discriminatory preferences or government policies maintain discrimination.

Question 12

If employers are profit-maximizers,then

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While employers may be profit-maximizers, they also respond to consumer preferences. If consumers prefer to patronize businesses that discriminate against certain groups, then there may be an incentive for employers to continue discriminating in order to maximize profits. Therefore, employment discrimination may persist if consumers discriminate.

Question 13

Some discriminatory hiring practices can be expected,even if markets are competitive,as a result of

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Discriminatory hiring practices can be driven by customer preferences, as some customers may prefer individuals of a certain race, gender, or religion. This can create a demand for a certain type of employee, leading to discriminatory hiring practices. The other choices do not directly relate to the potential for discriminatory hiring practices.

Question 14

In the early twentieth century,racial segregation of streetcars in the southern cities was largely opposed by

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Streetcar firms opposed racial segregation because it was costly and complicated to enforce, and they were primarily interested in maximizing profits by serving as many customers as possible.

Question 15

Which of the following can be used to help explain wage differences among different groups of workers?

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All of the above factors can contribute to wage differences between different groups of workers. Education and job experience can lead to higher wages due to increased human capital, while compensating differentials may explain wage differences for jobs that require different levels of risk or unpleasant working conditions.

Question 16

In the early 20th century,streetcar seating which was segregated by race

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Question 17

In what way do competitive markets have a "natural remedy" for discriminatory hiring practices?

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In competitive markets, firms that engage in discriminatory hiring practices are likely to lose out to firms that do not discriminate. This is because discrimination leads to inefficiency and reduces profitability, while non-discriminatory practices attract more qualified and diverse candidates, leading to a more productive workforce and ultimately greater profits. Thus, the natural remedy for discriminatory hiring practices in competitive markets is for firms to adopt non-discriminatory practices in order to remain competitive.

Question 18

In the country of Freedonia,men and women have the same level of education and choose different forms of work in the same proportions.The only real difference is that men typically stay home to raise young children,returning to the work force after their children enter elementary school.If no discrimination exists,then we would expect that,on average,

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The answer of In the country of Freedonia,men and women...

Question 19

The example of segregated streetcars in the southern United States in the early twentieth century is one example of

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Segregated streetcars in the southern United States were mandated by local and state governments through laws and policies such as Jim Crow laws, which enforced racial segregation. It was not only allowed but required by law, making it an example of government-mandated racial discrimination.

Question 20

Which of the following can be used to help explain wage differences among different groups of workers?

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All of the above could explain wage differences among different groups of workers. Wage differences could be explained by differences in human capital (education, training, and experience), discrimination (such as race or gender discrimination), and unions, which negotiate wages and working conditions on behalf of workers.

Quiz 19: Earnings and Discrimination.

According to evidence provided by the U.S.government,the median black

If there is systematic discrimination against a group of workers,then the wage paid to those workers likely will be

The case study of segregated street cars in southern cities illustrates which of the following?

People who grew up in the western part of Aquilonia have an accent distinct from people who grew up in the eastern part of the country.People from the west also receive lower wages than people from the east.From this information alone,we can conclude that it is possible that

Given that the median male is better paid than the median female,which of the following is a valid explanation for wage differences?

According to evidence provided by the U.S.government,the median black

In discussing discrimination and the wage differences that exist between men and women and between blacks and whites,it has been said that "the disease is political even if the symptom is economic." What does this mean?

In the early twentieth century,streetcars in many southern cities were segregated by race.This racial segregation was the result of

A consensus view among economists regarding the possibility of labor-market discrimination is that

A study conducted by economists Marianne Bertrand and Sendhil Mullainathan found evidence of labor-market discrimination based on which of the following findings?

If firms are competitive,then labor-market discrimination

If employers are profit-maximizers,then

Some discriminatory hiring practices can be expected,even if markets are competitive,as a result of

In the early twentieth century,racial segregation of streetcars in the southern cities was largely opposed by

Which of the following can be used to help explain wage differences among different groups of workers?

In the early 20th century,streetcar seating which was segregated by race

In what way do competitive markets have a "natural remedy" for discriminatory hiring practices?

The example of segregated streetcars in the southern United States in the early twentieth century is one example of

Which of the following can be used to help explain wage differences among different groups of workers?