Economics 361 - Seminar: Economics of Discrimination

It is hotly debated whether and to what extent observable outcome differentials in various markets can be attributed to the effects of discrimination. This course will critically explore various discrimination topics, paying special attention to the evidence in the economics literature that potentially proves or disproves the presence of discrimination. A critical skill essential to the economic analysis of discrimination is the use of econometrics in analyzing discriminatory practices. We will explore the main econometric methods used to measure discrimination, debate their strengths and limitations, as well as discuss the economic implications for anti-discriminatory policies.

[CE] JR/SR only; Prereq: ECO 220 & 250