Suppose Copernicus Corporation Hires Damon Danielson Rather Than Elmer Ellison

question 112

Multiple Choice

Suppose Copernicus Corporation hires Damon Danielson rather than Elmer Ellison, simply because Damon is a graduate of an Ivy League school, while Elmer is a graduate of a small public university. Elmer is actually more qualified than Damon. This is an example of

• A) statistical discrimination.
• B) irrational behavior.
• C) monopsony exploitation.
• D) human-capital discrimination.

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Definitions:

Macroeconomic Equilibrium

A state in which aggregate supply equals aggregate demand in an economy, leading to a stable price level and full employment.

Aggregate Production

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Aggregate Production

The total output of goods and services produced by an economy over a given period.

Aggregate Purchases

The total amount spent on goods and services within an economy at a given period of time.