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Affirmative Action: More Efficient Than Color Blindness, Abraham Lee Wickelgren
Affirmative Action: More Efficient Than Color Blindness, Abraham Lee Wickelgren
ExpressO
One of the most compelling reasons against affirmative action is the principle of color blindness, that is, the idea that race is an irrelevant characteristic that should not affect higher education admissions or hiring decisions. Despite its intuitive appeal, this paper shows that adherence to this principle impedes economic efficiency when there has been past discrimination based on color. Past discrimination creates inefficiencies in the economy that persist across generations. Because of this persistence, race is not an irrelevant characteristic for firms and universities looking to hire or admit the best candidates. Affirmative action, not color-blindness, is necessary to reduce …
Court May Force Iu's Hand On Affirmative Action, Steve Hinnefeld
Court May Force Iu's Hand On Affirmative Action, Steve Hinnefeld
Lauren Robel (2002 Acting; 2003-2011)
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Book Review Of Against Equality Of Opportunity, Michael Ashley Stein
Book Review Of Against Equality Of Opportunity, Michael Ashley Stein
Faculty Publications
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Explaining Grutter V. Bollinger, Neal Devins
Explaining Grutter V. Bollinger, Neal Devins
Faculty Publications
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Percentage Plans: An Inadequate Substitute For Affirmative Action In Higher Education Admissions, Jennifer L. Shea
Percentage Plans: An Inadequate Substitute For Affirmative Action In Higher Education Admissions, Jennifer L. Shea
Indiana Law Journal
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