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Jan 22, 2020 · The economics profession is less diverse than the general population by race and gender. The lack of diversity has received increased attention in recent years due to incidents that have come...
Despite the progress, economists still pay scant attention to race relative to other topics. We have compiled data on every article in the top 10 economics journals over the past 10 years (see chart). Only 0.2 percent of those top 7,920 articles cover issues of race, racial inequality, and racism.
Dec 26, 2019 · Differences in economic outcomes by race have persisted for centuries in the United States and continue up to the present day (Myrdal 1944; Duncan 1968; Margo 2016). For example, in 2016, the median household income of black Americans was |${\$}$| 39,500, compared with |${\$}$| 65,000 for non-Hispanic white Americans ( U.S. Department of ...
- Raj Chetty, Nathaniel Hendren, Maggie R Jones, Sonya R Porter
- 2020
Racism Impoverishes the Whole Economy. While the targets unquestionably suffer the most, denying people equal opportunities diminishes the finances of millions of Americans. Share full article....
Race and Economic Opportunity in the United States: An Intergenerational Perspective. Raj Chetty, Nathaniel Hendren, Maggie R. Jones & Sonya R. Porter. Working Paper 24441. DOI 10.3386/w24441. Issue Date March 2018. Revision Date December 2019.
- Raj Chetty, Nathaniel Hendren, Maggie R Jones, Sonya R Porter
- 2020
Mar 30, 2021 · Although researchers in economics are increasingly cognizant that race and ethnicity are key determinants of economic outcomes, credibly assessing potential causes and identifying solutions...
Race and Stratification in the Economy. The Working Group on Race and Stratification in the Economy explores the role of public policies, private practices, and historical factors in contributing to and ameliorating racial disparities in economic outcomes.
