Two Economists Sent Out Résumés with Names Like Lakisha and Jamal

question 41

Multiple Choice

Two economists sent out résumés with names like Lakisha and Jamal 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) résumés with names like Emily and Greg got fewer interview requests.

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