The following figures show the demand (D) and supply (S) curves of micro and macro economists.Figure 16.6

-When women and members of other minority groups are forced into occupations where they are unable to obtain the human capital necessary to compete for high paying jobs, it is termed as statistical discrimination.

Question

The following figures show the demand (D) and supply (S) curves of micro and macro economists.Figure 16.6
 
-When women and members of other minority groups are forced into occupations where they are unable to obtain the human capital necessary to compete for high paying jobs, it is termed as statistical discrimination.

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This scenario describes occupational segregation, not statistical discrimination. Occupational segregation occurs when certain groups are systematically excluded from or are underrepresented in certain types of jobs, limiting their access to the human capital needed for higher-paying positions. Statistical discrimination, on the other hand, involves making decisions about individuals based on assumptions or stereotypes about their group rather than their personal characteristics or abilities.

The Following Figures Show the Demand (D) and Supply (S)