Paraphrase this: Some scholars and decision-makers, observing how people argued that years of advancements in racial equality have started to question whether discrimination still significantly contributes to economic disparity. However, in a study of contemporary discrimination, a field experiment was conducted in the low-wage labor market of New York City, recruiting white, black, and Latino job applicants matched on demographic characteristics and interpersonal skills. These applicants were given equivalent rsums and sent to apply in tandem for hundreds of entry-level jobs. Results show that black applicants were half as likely as equally qualified whites to receive a callback or job offer