3 credits
Spring 2026 Lecture JEDIUpper Division
This course focuses on quantifying the extent of, and determining the underlying causes of racial and gender disparities in the labor market. Topics include the impact of prejudice on labor market outcomes, statistical discrimination, early childhood factors and differences in environment, and fertility and reproductive technology.
Learning Outcomes1Quantify racial and gender disparities in economic outcomes.
2Recognize the differences and importance of disparities that control and do not control for observable factors.
3Explain the difference between prejudice and discrimination, and the extent to which prejudice can cause discrimination.
4Assess how discrimination can occur even in the absence of prejudice.
5Evaluate the impact of policies designed to reduce disparities, such as affirmative action.
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made by Purdue students.