Handbook on the economics of discrimination /
William M Rodgers III
- Cheltenham : Edward Elgar, 2006
- x, 304 p. 24 cm
Discrimination's dynamic nature means that no single theory, method, data or study should be relied upon to assess its magnitude, causes, or remedies. Despite some gains in our understanding, these remain active areas of debate among researchers, practitioners and policymakers.Part 1 explores innovations in methods and data collection that help to provide richer descriptions of inequality. Part 2 reviews empirical evidence on discrimination that people with disabilities, older workers and gay, lesbian and bisexual individuals face. Although discrimination among these groups is not new, this Handbook shows that economists are beginning to more fully document their experiences. Part 3 presents a balanced discussion of anti-discrimination policies and the impact of affirmative action
9781840649154
Discrimination--Economic aspects--Research--United States. Discrimination--Economic aspects--United States Discrimination in employment--Research--United States Discrimination in employment--United States