After all the gains of the civil rights and women's movements, why are black people and women still faring so poorly when it comes to wages, employment levels, and the distribution of jobs? Unlevel Playing Fields tackles this critical question by presenting two contrasting economic theories -- neoclassical and political economy -- and showing how each theory explains discrimination and inequality in the labor market. Each chapter concludes with discussion questions and suggested readings. The authors also offer some practical proposals for altering the status quo.

Unlevel Playing Fields: Understanding Wage Inequality and Discrimination

Politics & Social Sciences

Randy Albelda

Steven Shulman

Robert W. Drago

Sociology

Dollars&Sense

Unlevel Playing Fields provides an exceptionally accessible, one-volume introduction to wage inequality and job discrimination in the U.S. labor market. This engaging textbook presents two important, contrasting economic theories—neoclassical and political economy—and shows how each theory explains labor market inequalities. The authors also offer bold policy proposals to rectify inequality. The third edition has been thoroughly updates, and now includes more than 50 years of employment data and trends.

Unlevel Playing Fields: Understanding Wage Inequality and Discrimination, 3rd edition

Business & Money

Robert Drago

Economics

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