The Problem of Infra-marginality in Outcome Tests for Discrimination

Outcome tests are a popular method for detecting bias in lending, hiring, and policing decisions. These tests operate by comparing the success rate of decisions across groups. For example, if loans made to minority applicants are observed to be repaid more often than loans made to whites, it suggest...

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Main Author: Corbett-Davies, Sam (Author)
Contributors: Simoiu, Camelia ; Goel, Sharad
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2017
In: The annals of applied statistics
Year: 2017
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