Academic Bulletin 2021-2022 
    
    May 05, 2024  
Academic Bulletin 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ECON 438 - Gender and Economics


Credits: 4
A study of the ways in which gender affects nearly all aspects of life. This course will focus on economic outcomes that are brought about by political, legal, cultural, historical, and social forces at play regarding gender and utilizing quantitative analysis to attempt to identify behaviors that are rarely quantified such as discrimination and self-promotion. The theory of discrimination, effects of social expectations, wage gap, and the care economy are discussed. Policies and goals aimed at gender equality and women’s empowerment are analyzed including those adopted by international organizations such as the United Nations and World Bank.

Prerequisite: ECON 200  or ECON 201  

Distribution Requirements: CL, PD.