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Journal of Economic Perspectives

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Minority Groups in the Economics Profession

  • Susan M. Collins
Journal of Economic Perspectives
vol. 14, no. 2, Spring 2000
(pp. 133–148)
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Abstract

The primary objective of this paper is to provide information about minorities (blacks, Hispanics and Native Americans)in economics, at various stages in the education pipeline, and in the labor market. Despite sustained increases in the numbers and percentages of minorities earning bachelors degrees and Ph.D.s, the absolute numbers remain very small--only about 36 new Ph.D.s per year, including permanent residents. Minority economists are relatively underrepresented on four-year college faculties and in government employment. The paper also discusses activities by the AEA's committee on minority groups, aimed at increasing minority representation in the profession.

Citation

Collins, Susan, M. 2000. "Minority Groups in the Economics Profession." Journal of Economic Perspectives, 14 (2): 133–148. DOI: 10.1257/jep.14.2.133

JEL Classification

  • J15 Economics of Minorities and Races; Non-labor Discrimination
  • A14 Sociology of Economics
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