Discrimination might exist in a labor market at times,but it is not likely to last in the long run because:
A)the supply of labor is perfectly inelastic.
B)costs are imposed on discriminators,which reduces their profits.
C)discrimination is easy to define,allowing effective remedies do eliminate it.
D)government intervention increases the cost borne by the discriminators.

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Discrimination in the labor market may exist in the short run, but in the long run, costs are imposed on discriminators, such as reduced profits, decreased productivity, and lower-quality hiring choices. Over time, these costs make discrimination unsustainable and self-defeating. Therefore, option B, which states that costs are imposed on discriminators, is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect because labor supply is not perfectly inelastic, as workers can choose to enter or leave the labor market. Option C is incorrect because discrimination is complex and multifaceted, making it difficult to completely eliminate it. Option D is incorrect because government intervention alone does not always increase the cost of discrimination, but rather can increase the cost of compliance for all employers.

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