The Dominant Profile of Judges as White Males Is Changing

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Essay

The dominant profile of judges as white males is changing in both federal and state courts. Discuss how the bench has become more diverse, including whether or not the research shows that female judges are more liberal than their male counterparts. Also explain what type of judicial selection method places more women and minorities on the bench.

Appreciate the impact of liquidity and other factors not fully explained by CAPM on security pricing.

Understand the critiques and alternatives to the CAPM, including multi-factor models.

Understand the historical context and purpose of language research in primates.

Demonstrate knowledge of the specifics and outcomes of language ability studies in chimpanzees.

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