According to Economic Theory, Which of the Following Types of Discrimination

question 68

Multiple Choice

According to economic theory, which of the following types of discrimination is the easiest to eliminate?

• A) Discrimination based on individual characteristics that affect job performance
• B) Discrimination based on correctly perceived statistical characteristics of a group
• C) Discrimination that saves the firm money
• D) Discrimination based on individual characteristics that do not affect job performance

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