The document discusses several studies on pay gaps between genders and races. For the gender pay gap, about 2/3 can be explained by differences in characteristics and 1/3 is unexplained. For the black-white pay gap, 89% is explained by characteristics and differences in education levels. The document also discusses theories of discrimination, including statistical discrimination, Becker's theory of discrimination, and policies aimed at reducing discrimination.
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