According to Research by Bertrand and Mullainathan, Which Job Applicants

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Essay

According to research by Bertrand and Mullainathan, which job applicants, those with "white" names or those with "black" names, received more calls from interested employers? What percent more?

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Paying Cash Dividends

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GAAP

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International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) that serve as a global framework for preparing financial statements.

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