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Women, Family, and Work: Writings on the Economics of Gender

ISBN: 978-1-405-14198-7

May 2008

Wiley-Blackwell

256 pages

Description
Women, Family, and Work is a collection of original essays on a wide variety of topics related to the economics of gender and the family. Written by leading thinkers in the field, the essays apply traditional economic theory to unconventional topics, while also developing neoclassical economic thought to provide a better model of economic interactions.

  • 12 newly-commissioned essays on the economics of labor, gender, and family life.
  • Juxtaposes various viewpoints, allowing readers to weigh the benefits and drawbacks of each model.
  • Applies traditional economic theory to unconventional topics, while also revisioning neoclassical economic thought.
About the Author
Karine S. Moe is Associate Professor of Economics at Macalester College, with a PhD from the University of Minnesota. She has written widely on the subject of gender economics, and has been published in journals such as Feminist Economics and The Review of Economic Dynamics.
Features

  • 12 newly-commissioned essays on the economics of labor, gender, and family life.

  • Juxtaposes various viewpoints, allowing readers to weigh the benefits and drawbacks of each model.

  • Applies traditional economic theory to unconventional topics, while also revisioning neoclassical economic thought.