A Study Conducted by Economists Marianne Bertrand and Sendhil Mullainathan

question 42

Multiple Choice

A study conducted by economists Marianne Bertrand and Sendhil Mullainathan found evidence of labor-market discrimination based on which of the following findings?

• A)Restaurant customers preferred to be waited on by white waitresses rather than black waitresses.
• B)Black basketball players earned more than white basketball players.
• C)Employers were more likely to request interviews with job applicants with "white" names such as Greg than from applicants with "black" names such as Jamal.
• D)Employers were more likely to request interviews with job applicants with "masculine" names such as Mark than from applicants with "feminine" names such as Lisa.

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Definitions:

Excessive Force

refers to the use of force by law enforcement or security personnel that exceeds what is necessary to manage a situation or effect an arrest.

Armed Black Men

Refers to African American males who have taken up arms, historically for various causes including self-defense or military service.

Technology

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry and in our daily lives through devices, systems, and methods.

American Soldiers

Members of the U.S. Armed Forces who serve and protect the country through military service.