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The dynamic implications of search discrimination

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Arcidiacono, P
Published in: Journal of Public Economics
August 1, 2003

Blacks have both lower employment rates and lower earnings than whites. Further, the earnings gap increases as workers age. This paper focuses on explaining differences in black/white earnings profiles and how government interventions work in a dynamic environment. Three contributions are made. Firstly, multiple equilibria may exist solely because of a coordination failure by firms. Even without taste discrimination, blacks may play no role in their poor labor market outcomes. Secondly, search discrimination leads to economic discrimination against the non-discriminated group (reverse discrimination). Finally, in response to a quota program, whites may find it optimal to subsidize black investment. © 2002 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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Journal of Public Economics

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0047-2727

Publication Date

August 1, 2003

Volume

87

Issue

7-8

Start / End Page

1681 / 1706

Related Subject Headings

  • Economics
  • 1403 Econometrics
  • 1402 Applied Economics
  • 1401 Economic Theory
 

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Arcidiacono, P. (2003). The dynamic implications of search discrimination. Journal of Public Economics, 87(7–8), 1681–1706. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0047-2727(01)00204-3
Arcidiacono, P. “The dynamic implications of search discrimination.” Journal of Public Economics 87, no. 7–8 (August 1, 2003): 1681–1706. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0047-2727(01)00204-3.
Arcidiacono P. The dynamic implications of search discrimination. Journal of Public Economics. 2003 Aug 1;87(7–8):1681–706.
Arcidiacono, P. “The dynamic implications of search discrimination.” Journal of Public Economics, vol. 87, no. 7–8, Aug. 2003, pp. 1681–706. Scopus, doi:10.1016/S0047-2727(01)00204-3.
Arcidiacono P. The dynamic implications of search discrimination. Journal of Public Economics. 2003 Aug 1;87(7–8):1681–1706.
Journal cover image

Published In

Journal of Public Economics

DOI

ISSN

0047-2727

Publication Date

August 1, 2003

Volume

87

Issue

7-8

Start / End Page

1681 / 1706

Related Subject Headings

  • Economics
  • 1403 Econometrics
  • 1402 Applied Economics
  • 1401 Economic Theory