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The Evolution of Discriminatory Norms: Field Evidence — NSF Award to University of Southern California (CA, $234,038)

Identity-based discrimination is a global problem that reduces opportunities for people from disadvantaged groups; yet its sources, evolution, consequences, and what can be done about it are little studied by economists. This award funds research that collects large survey data over long periods of time to study the ca

Award titleThe Evolution of Discriminatory Norms: Field Evidence
Award ID2343966
AwardeeUniversity of Southern California
CityLOS ANGELES
StateCA
Amount obligated$234,038
Principal investigatorJeffrey Weaver
ProgramEconomics
Start date07/01/2024
AbstractIdentity-based discrimination is a global problem that reduces opportunities for people from disadvantaged groups; yet its sources, evolution, consequences, and what can be done about it are little studied by economists. This award funds research that collects large survey data over long periods of time to study the causes of identity-based discrimination, how it has changed over time, consequences, how it is affected by policies designed to reduce it. It will conduct interviews to collect infor
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