Statistical discrimination is our tendency to believe something about a group of people based on a perceived group average. These beliefs don't necessarily have to come from a prejudiced point of view ...
An analysis of the ESPN database of NFL players for the 2016-2017 season by position for place kickers and punters reveals the following: 1. Of the 35 place kickers on 2016-2017 NFL rosters, 34 are ...
Face-to-face meetings between mortgage officers and homebuyers have been rapidly replaced by online applications and algorithms, but lending discrimination hasn’t gone away. A new University of ...
This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract AbstractLegal cases are won or lost on the basis of statistical discrimination measures, but workers’ perceptions of discriminatory behavior ...
This article investigates how lack of information may bias the investigator's assessment of the presence of statistical discrimination. We show that the nature of the bias is such that statistical ...
With relatively few exceptions—such as a casting call seeking an actor to play Tupac—it’s been illegal for employers to hire based on race for decades. But a level of discrimination persists; some ...
Recently, we've witnessed heated debates about DEI programs (diversity, equity, inclusion). While many are in favor of this movement, arguing that discrimination against certain groups is deeply ...