Why can some discriminatory hiring practices be expected,even if markets are competitive
A)unrestricted entry and exit in markets
B)lower costs of hiring
C)a perfectly elastic market demand
D)customer preferences

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Discriminatory hiring practices can be expected in a competitive market when customers have preferences for certain characteristics of the workers, such as race, gender, or nationality. This means that even though the market is competitive, employers may still choose to hire workers based on discriminatory criteria in order to appeal to their customer base. Options A, B, and C do not directly relate to discriminatory hiring practices.

Why Can Some Discriminatory Hiring Practices Be Expected,even If Markets