Which of the following is an example provided by Devah Pager’s research that suggests the inherent bias of employers?

A. the fact that employers are more likely to call back white job applicants with a criminal record than black job applicants with no criminal record
B. the fact that several states have expanded employment legislation to allow employers to reject applicants with criminal backgrounds whether or not the offenses are related to the job for which they are applying
C. the fact that employment is one of the few social institutions quantifiably and empirically affected by incarceration
D. the fact that both white and black job applicants are asked about their criminal records before submitting their applications

A. the fact that employers are more likely to call back white job applicants with a criminal record than black job applicants with no criminal record