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Economic and Societal Implications of the Supreme Court's Decision on Affirmative Action
TLDR The recent Supreme Court decision against affirmative action in college admissions may have significant economic and societal implications, drawing parallels to California's experience after ending affirmative action 25 years ago. California's ban on affirmative action led to a drop in underrepresented minority students attending top universities, resulting in long-term implications such as a 5% decline in earnings for those students.
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The Supreme Court's recent decision against affirmative action in college admissions may have significant economic and societal implications, drawing parallels to California's experience after ending affirmative action 25 years ago.
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Affirmative action in college admissions can significantly impact the chances of admission for students of different races, with California's ban on affirmative action leading to a shift in racial diversity at public universities.
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The end of affirmative action in California led to a significant drop in underrepresented minority students attending top universities, resulting in long-term implications such as a 5% decline in earnings for those students.
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Affirmative action increased economic efficiency by identifying students who could best take advantage of university resources, but its ban in California is predicted to lead to a drop in underrepresented minority enrollment and widen income gaps in the long run.
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The high cost of subway stations, like the Second Avenue subway extension in New York, is driven by expensive station designs and outsourcing of basic design work, leading to inflated construction prices.
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Public agencies having more engineers and designers employed on staff can lead to cost savings, better design oversight, and reduced surprises in construction projects like subway extensions.
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Public awareness and accountability are lacking in the decision-making process of costly subway construction projects, highlighting the importance of unifying interest groups and community support to ensure vital infrastructure development.
