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1.6.7 Discrimination in the labour market
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What Is Labour Market Discrimination?

What Is Labour Market Discrimination?

Wage discrimination occurs when workers of equal productivity receive different wages because of characteristics such as gender, ethnicity or age. The difference is based on group identity rather than differences in output or ability.

1.6.7 Discrimination in the labour market Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Economics
  3. /1.6.7 Discrimination in the labour market

Step-by-step lessons covering AQA A Level Economics 1.6.7 Discrimination in the labour market for A Level Economics. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 format. Start with the core supply-and-demand models before moving on to the more evaluation-heavy macroeconomic policy topics.