We are happy to announce the next AMOS Seminar, jointly with the Research Center SAFE, for Wednesday May 3 from 14:15 to 15:30.
Speaker: Daniel Ferreira (London School of Economics)
Title: Subtle Discrimination (with Elena S. Pikulina)
Abstract: We propose a theory of subtle discrimination, defined as biased acts that cannot be objectively ascertained as discriminatory. We present a model in which candidates compete for a promotion. When choosing among equally qualified candidates, the principal subtly discriminates by breaking ties in favor of candidates from a particular group. Subtle discrimination matters because it affects decisions to invest in human capital. The model predicts that discriminated agents perform better in low-stakes careers while favored agents perform better in high-stakes careers. In equilibrium, firms are polarized: high-productivity firms strive to be “progressive” and have diverse top management teams, while low-productivity firms prefer to be “conservative” and have little diversity at the top.
The seminar will take place in person in Room RuW 4.201. Please note that starting from May 3, the AMOS seminar will take place in person only, due to very limited demand for the online streaming sessions.
