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.
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