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ERIC Number: EJ1441742
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 16
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-0485
EISSN: EISSN-2152-4068
Teaching Discrimination in Introductory Economics: An Approach Incorporating Stratification Economics
Jorgen Harris; Mary Lopez
Journal of Economic Education, v55 n4 p394-409 2024
The authors of this article describe how instructors can incorporate stratification economics (SE) into coverage of discrimination in introductory economics. SE is an economics subfield that provides a framework for understanding how collective action to maintain relative group position can create and sustain economic inequality. They illustrate how to modify Becker's employer discrimination model to incorporate collective action by identity groups and demonstrate the use of game theory to help students understand the formation and maintenance of group identity. Finally, they show how instructors can use discussion of the racial wealth gap as an opportunity for students to apply elements of the SE framework. Introducing a more relatable and relevant discussion of discrimination and inequality can deepen students' appreciation for and understanding of economic theory.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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