SFFA v. Harvard

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Affirmative Action, Transparency, and the SFFA v. Harvard Case
Peter S. Arcidiacono
Peter Arcidiacono is a Professor of Economics at Duke University, a Research Associate of the NBER, an IZA Research Fellow, and a fellow of the Econometric Society.
Josh Kinsler
Josh Kinsler is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Georgia.
Tyler Ransom
Tyler Ransom is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Oklahoma and an IZA Research Affiliate.

The views expressed and conclusions reached in this Essay are those of the authors; they do not purport to reflect the views of SFFA. To the extent this Essay relies on records from SFFA v. Harvard, it relies solely on the public records from the case.

Affirmative action in college admissions for underrepresented minorities provokes strong emotions. These strong emotions are guided by two competing principles.

SFFA v. Harvard

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