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In October 2020, the Social Science Research Network (SSRN) published a paper co-written by professor of economics Rajiv Sethi titled "Costly Screening and Categorical Inequality." Sethi, whose academic interests include investigating societal issues through game theory and economics, explores potential biases of race and gender involved in the screening process for potential job candidates in the paper. By observing imprecise evaluations of candidates, the paper unites existing scientific trends of "statistical discrimination, prejudice, and social capital" in these interactions.