Testing theories of discrimination: Evidence from weakest link

Journal of Law and Economics

Volumn 47, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 431-452

  Levitt, Steven D ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO   (United States)

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EID: 10244236608     PISSN: 00222186     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1086/425591     Document Type: Review

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