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Race and Economic Outcomes: A Conference Recap


Abstract: How does monetary policy affect racial inequality and minority unemployment? What explains the difference in marriage rates between Black and White Americans? How do racial preferences in college admissions affect who gets in? Do historical discriminatory institutions have effects on current socioeconomic outcomes? These were among the questions addressed by economists during a recent Richmond Fed research conference.

Keywords: Monetary Policy; racial equity; employment; racial wealth gap; College access;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Part of Series: Richmond Fed Economic Brief

Publication Date: 2022-11

Volume: 22

Issue: 48