If hiring a minority would drive away customers, then discriminating against that minority might increase profits for the business that is doing the hiring.

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While morally and ethically wrong, and illegal in many jurisdictions, from a purely economic perspective, if a business's customer base discriminates against a minority and would stop patronizing the business if a member of that minority were hired, the business might see a temporary increase in profits due to maintaining its customer base. However, this does not justify discrimination and overlooks long-term reputational damage and legal consequences.

If Hiring a Minority Would Drive Away Customers, Then Discriminating