2016-2017 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
ECO 350 - Economics of Gender
Analysis of gender differences in employment and earnings. Topics include allocation of time between the household and the labor market, employment and family structure, theories of discrimination, antipoverty programs, comparable worth, parental leave, and affirmative action. Historical trends and crosscultural comparisons are discussed along with current U.S. conditions. Part of the Identity Issue. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Credits: 3