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A chapter published in Economic Perspectives on Affirmative Action, Margaret C. Simms (ed.), University Press of America, 1995. Reviews quantitative research literature assessing the effectiveness of federal equal employment opportunity policies. Also reviews federal policy and legal requirements for firms, discusses studies examining how policies affect firms’ performance and profits, and suggests further research.