In a Study Conducted by Marianne Bertrand and Sendhil Mullianthan

question 177

Multiple Choice

In a study conducted by Marianne Bertrand and Sendhil Mullianthan, identical resumes were sent in response to help wanted ads in newspapers, with half of the resumes assigned an African-American-sounding name and half assigned a white-sounding name.The study found that

• A)employers were equally likely to interview workers with white-sounding names and with African-American-sounding names.
• B)employers were 50 percent less likely to interview workers with African-American-sounding names.
• C)employers were 50 percent less likely to interview workers with white-sounding names.
• D)no employers chose to interview workers with African-American-sounding names.

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Definitions:

International Trade

The exchange of goods and services between countries, enabling economies to specialize and grow through the trade of products they produce efficiently.

Unskilled Workers

Individuals who lack specialized training, education, or expertise, making them suitable for jobs requiring minimal technical skills.

Wage Gap

Refers to the difference in earnings between different groups of workers, often highlighted between genders or races.

High-Skill

Referring to jobs or positions that require advanced training, education, knowledge, or proficiency.