Confederate Streets and Black-White Labor Market Differentials

Jhacova Williams

AEA Papers and Proceedings, 2021, vol. 111, 27-31

Abstract: Using a unique dataset, this paper examines the extent to which streets named after prominent Confederate generals are related to Black-White labor market differentials. Examining individual-level data shows that Blacks who reside in areas that have a relatively higher number of Confederate streets are less likely to be employed, are more likely to be employed in low-status occupations, and have lower wages compared to Whites. I find no evidence that individual characteristics, local characteristics, or geographic sorting explain these results.

JEL-codes: J15 J31 J71 R23 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1257/pandp.20211067

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