ECON 327 Economics of Gender -- Marriage, Motherhood, and Money
An examination of the historical and contemporary economic positions of women in the United States this course is designed as an overview of major theories trends and debates on the topic of gender in the labor market. We will examine gender differences in economic outcomes through the use of economic models including feminist extensions and critiques of such models. Topics include: the family as an economic unit; gender differences in education work training and income; and the economics of marriage divorce and fertility.
Prerequisite
ECON 102 May not be taken by students who have credit for
ECON 328.