American idol
Subtitle: evidence of same-race preferences?
By: by Jungmin Lee
Series: Discussion paper -- no. 1974; Discussion paper (Forschungsinstitut zur Zukunft der Arbeit : Online) -- no. 1974
Publisher: IZA
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Bonn, Germany
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Subjects: Race discrimination; Television viewers; American idol (Television program)
Description: "This study examines whether viewers of the popular television show, American Idol, are racially biased. I find strong evidence for same-race preferences, in particular among black viewers. Featuring more black contestants attracts more black households to tune in to watch the show. And, with more black viewers, a black contestant is less likely to be voted off"--Forschungsinstitut zur Zukunft der Arbeit web site.
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