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We assess the extent of discrimination against gay and transgender individuals in the rental housing markets of four … than heterosexual couples. However, we find no evidence of discrimination against gay male couples. We also assess whether … the evidence is consistent with taste-based discrimination or statistical discrimination models by comparing response …
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discrimination against LGBTQ+ (here restricted to individuals self-identified as gay or lesbian) job seekers in the labor market … discrimination in terms of hiring recommendations, job fit assessments, or wage offers. However, a closer analysis reveals a gender …-based differential treatment. Female LGBTQ+ candidates received positive discrimination, were more likely to be selected and offered …
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In this study, we investigate the extent and mechanisms of gender-based discrimination in urban Ecuador's hiring …
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This study examines the impact of a behavioral intervention on reducing discrimination against Venezuelan migrants in … migrants represent the second-largest migratory group globally, with over seven million individuals seeking refuge primarily in … other Latin American countries, understanding and addressing discrimination against them is of significant importance. Our …
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students in their interactions with fellow natives (in-group) versus immigrants (out-group). We find in-group bias peaks in … culturally polarized classrooms foster negative stereotypes about immigrants’ trustworthiness and amplify taste …-based discrimination, both of which are costly and lead to lower payouts. In contrast, accurate statistical discrimination is ruled out by …
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findings on gender discrimination, and while they have identified a bias against hiring women in some labor market segments …, the discrimination detected in field experiments is less pervasive than that implied by the regression approach …
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explanation for this pattern, namely preference- and belief-free discrimination. In our setting, an employer can increase effort … discrimination between workers optimal. …
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discrimination in hiring against slum dwellers. We sent 4,290 online pairs of fictitious job applications of otherwise … applicants living in slums received nearly 28 percent fewer callbacks than other applicants. We observe discrimination across … jobs that require a university degree, with discrimination being concentrated in administrative and software …
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In this paper, we document de facto, implicit, and explicit racial biases within the public employment service in Colombia. By combining administrative data about job seekers and job openings with direct surveys to job counselors, including a Race Implicit Association Test, we compute different...
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