Color blind is not color neutral: Testing differences and affirmative action

Journal of Law, Economics, and Organization

Volumn 15, Issue 2, 1999, Pages 378-400

  Benoît, Jean Pierre ^a  

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EID: 0033243682     PISSN: 87566222     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/jleo/15.2.378     Document Type: Article

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