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  5. Colorism, Complexion Homogamy, and Household Wealth: Some Historical Evidence

Colorism, Complexion Homogamy, and Household Wealth: Some Historical Evidence

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Citation

Bodenhorn, Howard. 2006. "Colorism, Complexion Homogamy, and Household Wealth: Some Historical Evidence." American Economic Review, 96 (2): 256-260. DOI: 10.1257/000282806777211883

JEL Classification

  • J15 Economics of Minorities, Races, Indigenous Peoples, and Immigrants; Non-labor Discrimination
  • N31 Economic History: Labor and Consumers, Demography, Education, Health, Welfare, Income, Wealth, Religion, and Philanthropy: U.S.; Canada: Pre-1913