Of All the Available Policies to Reduce Discrimination by Race

question 17

Multiple Choice

Of all the available policies to reduce discrimination by race and gender, the most costly is likely to be:

• A) affirmative action outreach
• B) affirmative action goals and quotas
• C) laws prohibiting discrimination
• D) improved educational opportunities

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