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

-Economic theory suggests that the consumer prejudice explanation for discrimination means that consumers will have to pay more to be served by employees of a specific group.

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The following figures show the demand (D) and supply (S) curves of micro and macro economists.Figure 16.6
 
-Economic theory suggests that the consumer prejudice explanation for discrimination means that consumers will have to pay more to be served by employees of a specific group.

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According to the demand curve in Figure 16.6, as the number of employees of a specific group decreases, the demand increases, leading to higher prices. This suggests that if consumers are prejudiced against a certain group of employees, they will be willing to pay more for services provided by employees who do not belong to that group, thus resulting in discrimination.

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