Two Economists Sent Out Résumés with Names Like ―Lakisha Washington‖

question 60

Multiple Choice

Two economists sent out résumés with names like ―Lakisha Washington‖ and ―Jamal Jones‖ versus other names like ―Emily‖ and ―Greg.‖ Their study found that:

• A) résumés with names like ―Lakisha‖ and ―Jamal‖ got fewer interview requests.
• B) having an African-American name leads to lower earnings in the long run.
• C) once the neighborhood the person comes from is controlled for, there is still a significant difference in earnings.
• D) All of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds nerve fibers, increasing the speed at which electrical impulses travel along the nerve cells.

Axons

Long, threadlike parts of nerve cells along which impulses are conducted from the cell body to other cells.

Propagating Action Potential

The process by which an electrical impulse travels along the length of a neuron, enabling communication within the nervous system.

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds and insulates nerve fibers, increasing the speed at which electrical impulses are conducted.