Task-based discrimination
Hurst, E., Rubinstein, Y.
& Shimizu, K.
(2024).
Task-based discrimination.
American Economic Review,
114(6), 1723 - 1768.
https://doi.org/10.1257/aer.20220234
& Shimizu, K.
(2024).
Task-based discrimination.
American Economic Review,
114(6), 1723 - 1768.
https://doi.org/10.1257/aer.20220234
We develop a task-based model of occupational sorting to identify and quantify the effect of discrimination, racial skill gaps, and aggregate task prices on Black-White differences in labor market outcomes over time. At the heart of our framework is the idea that the size and nature of racial barriers faced by Black workers vary by the task requirements of each job. We define a new task that measures the extent to which individuals interact with others as part of their job. We show that this measure is a good proxy for the extent of discrimination in the economy.
Explore Further
- J15 - Economics of Minorities and Races; Non-labor Discrimination
- J23 - Employment Determination; Job Creation; Demand for Labor; Self-Employment
- J31 - Wage Level and Structure; Wage Differentials by Skill, Training, Occupation, etc.
- J71 - Discrimination
- M51 - Firm Employment Decisions; Promotions (hiring, firing, turnover, part-time, temporary workers, seniority issues)
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Rubinstein, Y., Hurst, E. & Shimizu, K.
(2024).
Data and Code for: Task-Based Discrimination.
[Dataset]. OpenICPSR.
https://doi.org/10.3886/e197928