The economics of affirmative action /
The economics of affirmative action /
edited by Harry J. Holzer and David Neumark.
- Cheltenham, UK ; Northhampton, MA : Edward Elgar Pub:, 2004.
- xxii; 688p. : ill. ; 26cm.
- The international library of critical writings in economics ; 176 .
"An Elgar reference collection"-- A selection of articles from various sources.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The papers in this volume try to assess what we know about affirmative action - defined broadly to include an array of special efforts to improve the status of minorities and women in the labour market, educational institutions, or business procurement - from perspective of economic theory and empirical evidence.
1843761173
2004043317
Affirmative action programs -- United States.
Minorities --Employment -- United States.
Discrimination in employment --Economic aspects -- United States.
Discrimination in education -- Economic aspects -- United States.
HF5549.5.A34 / E283 2004
331.13'3'0973
"An Elgar reference collection"-- A selection of articles from various sources.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The papers in this volume try to assess what we know about affirmative action - defined broadly to include an array of special efforts to improve the status of minorities and women in the labour market, educational institutions, or business procurement - from perspective of economic theory and empirical evidence.
1843761173
2004043317
Affirmative action programs -- United States.
Minorities --Employment -- United States.
Discrimination in employment --Economic aspects -- United States.
Discrimination in education -- Economic aspects -- United States.
HF5549.5.A34 / E283 2004
331.13'3'0973