The Economics of Gender and Family

Catalog description

Applies microeconomic analysis and econometric tools to study the economics of family and gender. Topics include: changes in the roles of men and women in the economy; potential causes of gender pay gaps (including preferences, child-related penalties, workplace discrimination and social norms); family formation decisions; household decision making; the rise of divorce and modern family structures; and the impact of policy on these patterns. Also introduces programming and data analysis techniques applied to real-world problems related to these topics.