Role models and arguments for affirmative action
Article Abstract:
Affirmative action advocates often invoke the role-model argument when arguing for the maintenance of minority quotas. This argument can be improved by clearly defining what a role model is and relating its informational impact upon, and benefits for, the targeted minority group.
Publisher: American Economic Association
Publication Name: American Economic Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0002-8282
Year: 2000
Economic aspects, Affirmative action
Publication Name: American Economic Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0002-8282
Year: 2000
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Capital mobility in neoclassical models of growth: comment
Article Abstract:
Empirical observations and the behaviors of credit-constrained economies are examined, and it is concluded that restrictive borrowing is unjustified except for a very limited class of economies.
Publisher: American Economic Association
Publication Name: American Economic Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0002-8282
Year: 2000
Analysis, Neoclassical economics
Publication Name: American Economic Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0002-8282
Year: 2000
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Subjects list: Statistical Data Included, Models, United States, Econometrics, Economic research, Business models
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