The removal of legal barriers alone may not be sufficient to eliminate the pay gap between whites and blacks because the increased competition may not be able to overcome

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While the removal of legal barriers is an important step towards eliminating the pay gap, it may not be enough if employers have preferences to discriminate based on race and if customer preferences also influence their hiring decisions. Discrimination can persist even in the face of increased competition if these underlying biases are not addressed. Therefore, option D is the best choice, as it reflects the fact that both employer and customer preferences can contribute to the persistence of the pay gap.

The Removal of Legal Barriers Alone May Not Be Sufficient