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The Libertarian: Harvard, Affirmative Action, And Diversity

How federal law leads to dishonesty in university admissions.

The Libertarian•August 17, 2018
The Libertarian: Harvard, Affirmative Action, And Diversity

Richard Epstein examines a recent lawsuit by a group of Asian-American students who claim that Harvard systematically discriminates against them in the admissions process, explaining how current legal standards can often lead to shadow affirmative action programs.

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