Economists are skeptical that discrimination is employer driven because
A)discrimination cannot exist in markets.
B)employers are not really interested in maximizing profit.
C)employers typically base wages paid on the prevailing market wage.
D)holding productivity constant, a profit-maximizing employer will hire the cheapest labor available.

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Economists believe that profit-maximizing employers will hire the cheapest labor available, regardless of discrimination, as long as productivity is held constant. This suggests that discrimination is not driven by employers seeking to maximize profits.

Economists Are Skeptical That Discrimination Is Employer Driven Because