Which of the Following Is an Example of Statistical Discrimination

question 140

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of statistical discrimination?

• A)Charging young drivers a higher premium than older drivers.
• B)Charging people with homes near a lake higher premiums for flood insurance than those with homes built on a hill.
• C)Assuming that an Italian restaurant will have better food than a Chinese restaurant in the Little Italy neighborhood of New York City.
• D)All of these are examples of statistical discrimination.

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Definitions:

Inner-City Areas

Regions located near the central business district of a city, often characterized by higher density, older housing, and sometimes socio-economic challenges.

Media Coverage

The reporting of events and topics by various outlets such as television, newspapers, and the internet.

Morally Imposed Duty

An obligation to act or behave in certain ways based on ethical standards and moral principles.

Media Stereotypes

Oversimplified and generalized representations of particular groups of people or ideas propagated through various media platforms.