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Evaluating a Simple Method for Estimating Black-White Gaps in Median Wages

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  • Yuichi Kitamura
  • William Johnson
  • Derek Neal

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  • Yuichi Kitamura & William Johnson & Derek Neal, 2000. "Evaluating a Simple Method for Estimating Black-White Gaps in Median Wages," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 90(2), pages 339-343, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:90:y:2000:i:2:p:339-343
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    • J31 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs - - - Wage Level and Structure; Wage Differentials
    • J15 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Economics of Minorities, Races, Indigenous Peoples, and Immigrants; Non-labor Discrimination

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