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The economics of discrimination
Book • 1971
Gary S. Becker's 'The Economics of Discrimination' explores how discrimination affects economic outcomes for both the discriminators and the discriminated.
The book demonstrates that discrimination reduces real incomes for all parties involved and discusses how market forces can mitigate its effects.
It remains a foundational text in understanding the economic dimensions of social issues like race and gender discrimination.
The book demonstrates that discrimination reduces real incomes for all parties involved and discusses how market forces can mitigate its effects.
It remains a foundational text in understanding the economic dimensions of social issues like race and gender discrimination.
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Mentioned in 2 episodes
Mentioned by Stephen Dubner as a theory on taste-based discrimination.
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480. How Much Does Discrimination Hurt the Economy? (Replay)
Referenced when discussing the economics of discrimination, noting Becker's influence on Sowell's work.
"Affirmative Action Revisited" with Jason Riley
Mentioned by Antonio Cuyler when discussing the economic rationale against discrimination.
antonio c. cuyler, "Achieving Creative Justice in the U.S. Creative Sector" (Routledge, 2025)
