作者: Rodgers
关键词: Earnings inequality 、 Commission 、 Demographic economics 、 Equal employment opportunity 、 African american 、 Racism 、 Race (biology) 、 Political science
摘要: Fifty years have passed since the release of Kerner Commission’s findings, conclusions, and policy recommendations. This article first reviews recent trend cross-section analysis on racial employment earnings inequality before synthesizing evidence inequality’s causes speculating how these factors might shape future African American outcomes. In conclusion, it offers a framework for addressing nation’s persistent inequality.