Economics of Gender (342-0-20)
Instructors
Sara Hernandez-Saborit
Meeting Info
Frances Searle Building 1441: Tues, Thurs 9:30AM - 10:50AM
Location of Midterm TBD: Thurs 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Location of Midterm TBD: Thurs 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Overview of class
In this course, we will look into the many different facets of the economics of gender. We will study economic decisions that individuals and households face from a unique gender perspective. The topics we will cover include, among others: the status of women around the world, education, marriage, fertility, labor supply, household decision-making, and discrimination. The class will put an emphasis on applied microeconomic theory and empirical analysis. A combination of econometric techniques and theoretical models will feature prominently in the course. For each topic, we will study concrete examples emanating from all over the world, and make an intensive use of statistics and econometrics. We are also very much interested in understanding the relationship between research and public policy. By the end of the quarter you hopefully will have a solid microeconomic framework within which to analyze important issues in economics from a gender perspective.
Registration Requirements
Economics 310-1, Econ 310-2, and Econ 281. To do well in this class, you should be well acquainted with uni-variate and multi-variate calculus, statistics, and regression analysis: this class takes an approach to economics that is mathematical. You will also need a very good command of introductory micro since we will use and incorporate a lot of models from consumer behavior (I recommend you brush up your notes from 310-1, Econ 201 and Econ 202 as necessary).
Learning Objectives
The goal of this course is to give the student the ability to critically evaluate both the literature on gender issues and related policy debates, to identify where contributions to this literature can be made and to apply concepts learned through class assignments.
Class Materials (Required)
None
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for Economics Majors & Minors until the end of preregistration, after which time enrollment will be open to everyone who has taken the prerequisites.
Pre-requisite: Students must have taken ECON 310-1 or MMSS 211-1 and ECON 281 or ECON 381-1 or MATH 386-1 or IEMS 304 or STAT 350 to successfully enroll in this course.
Associated Classes
DIS - Technological Institute M345: Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM