Job market signalling, stereotype threat and counter-stereotypical behaviour

Richard Chisik

Canadian Journal of Economics, 2015, vol. 48, issue 1, 155-188

Abstract: I introduce stereotype threat in a multiple-productivity signalling model. Existence of multiple self-fulfilling stereotypes, which can generate statistical discrimination, is more likely if there is less variance in the ability distribution. A low endogenously correct stereotype about a group forces higher-ability group members to choose a higher-productivity and a higher separating signal, thereby engaging in counter-stereotypical behaviour. This counter-stereotypical behaviour causes the remaining partially pooling group to have lower average productivity, reinforcing the negative stereotype. The co-existence of stereotype threat and counter-stereotypical behaviour can explain the simultaneity of lower wages and higher education attainment in a group facing labour-market discrimination.

JEL-codes: J70 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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