Two Economists Created Fake Resumes with Either Common African-American Names

question 228

Multiple Choice

Two economists created fake resumes with either common African-American names such as Lakisha and Jamal or common white names such as Emily and Greg. After sending them to potential employers with "Help Wanted" ads in Boston and Chicago newspapers, they found that

• A)black employees earned 50 percent less than white employees in Chicago but that blacks and whites had similar wages in Boston.
• B)black employees earned 50 percent less than white employees in Boston but that blacks and whites had similar wages in Chicago.
• C)job applicants with white names received 50 percent more phone calls from interested employers.
• D)job applicants with white names received 7 percent more phone calls from interested employers.

Describe the structural and functional role of connective tissue components in muscle organization.

Identify the insertion points of muscles that facilitate movement at the hip and knee joints.

Distinguish between the functions of different muscle groups in the lower limb.

Understand the concept of muscle groups working together for common actions.

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Definitions:

ATC Curve

Short for "Average Total Cost Curve," it represents the average total cost per unit of output produced, showing how cost varies with changes in output levels.

Maximizing Profits

The process of adjusting production and operational processes to achieve the highest possible profit margin.

Minimizing Losses

Strategies or actions taken to reduce the amount of money or resources wasted or not gained in a business operation or investment.

Output

The amount of goods or services produced by a business, industry, or economy.