Statistical Discrimination

question 159

Multiple Choice

Statistical discrimination

• A)can persist in the long run if differences in average characteristics among groups continue.
• B)will tend to diminish in the long run because nondiscriminating firms will drive out discriminating firms.
• C)requires that employers have discrimination coefficients greater than zero.
• D)is also known as occupational segregation.

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Definitions:

Local Governments

Administrative bodies that manage and govern specific areas within a country, such as cities, towns, or regions, often responsible for local services and laws.

Federal Spending

Refers to the total amount of money the federal government expends on various programs, services, and debt interest.

Ability-To-Pay Principle

A tax principle that states taxes should be levied based on the taxpayer’s ability to pay, meaning higher-income individuals should pay more in taxes than lower-income individuals.

Government Employment

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