Is labour market discrimination against ethnic minorities better explained by taste or statistics? A systematic review of the empirical evidence
To mitigate ethnic labour market discrimination, it is essential to understand its underlying
mechanisms because different mechanisms call for different counteracting measures. To this …
mechanisms because different mechanisms call for different counteracting measures. To this …
[HTML][HTML] The state of hiring discrimination: A meta-analysis of (almost) all recent correspondence experiments
Notwithstanding the improved integration of various minority groups in the workforce,
unequal treatment in hiring still hinders many individuals' access to the labour market. To …
unequal treatment in hiring still hinders many individuals' access to the labour market. To …
Educational inequality
This chapter provides new evidence on educational inequality and reviews the literature on
the causes and consequences of unequal education. We document large achievement gaps …
the causes and consequences of unequal education. We document large achievement gaps …
Compensation and performance: A review and recommendations for the future
In this paper, we undertake two primary tasks. First, we describe trends in pay→
performance research since 1990. Examining 30+ years allows us to capture the evolution …
performance research since 1990. Examining 30+ years allows us to capture the evolution …
Why do companies go woke?
“Woke” companies are those that are committed to socially progressive causes, with a
particular focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion as these terms are understood through the …
particular focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion as these terms are understood through the …
How much does racial bias affect mortgage lending? Evidence from human and algorithmic credit decisions
We assess racial discrimination in mortgage approvals using new data on mortgage
applications. Minority applicants tend to have significantly lower credit scores, higher …
applications. Minority applicants tend to have significantly lower credit scores, higher …
[HTML][HTML] Understanding ethnic hiring discrimination: A contextual analysis of experimental evidence
Previous research has demonstrated that context matters in understanding unequal
treatment in hiring—for example, some studies have illustrated that hiring discrimination is …
treatment in hiring—for example, some studies have illustrated that hiring discrimination is …
Understanding labor market discrimination against transgender people: Evidence from a double list experiment and a survey
Using a double list experiment designed to elicit views free from social desirability bias, we
find that support in the United States for transgender people in the labor market is …
find that support in the United States for transgender people in the labor market is …
The evolution of access to public accommodations in the United States
The economic analysis of racial discrimination in public accommodations is remarkably
limited. To study this issue, we construct a national data set of nondiscriminatory …
limited. To study this issue, we construct a national data set of nondiscriminatory …
Task-based discrimination
E Hurst, Y Rubinstein, K Shimizu - American Economic Review, 2024 - pubs.aeaweb.org
We develop a task-based model of occupational sorting to identify and quantify the effect of
discrimination, racial skill gaps, and aggregate task prices on Black-White differences in …
discrimination, racial skill gaps, and aggregate task prices on Black-White differences in …