Asked by Angelica Golebiewski on May 11, 2024
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The judging of an individual on the basis of the average characteristics of the group to which the individual belongs rather than the individual's characteristics is
A) statistical discrimination.
B) reverse discrimination.
C) human capital discrimination.
D) wage discrimination.
Statistical Discrimination
The practice of making judgments about individuals based on statistical averages of the group they belong to, rather than on their own specific attributes or performance.
Individual Characteristics
Traits, attributes, or qualities that define or differentiate one person from another.
Wage Discrimination
The practice of paying different wages to employees who perform similar work, based on non-performance-related factors such as race, gender, religion, or national origin.
- Study the impact of discriminatory practices on pay rates and employment status in labor markets.
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Learning Objectives
- Study the impact of discriminatory practices on pay rates and employment status in labor markets.
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