ECO 1225 - Economics of Gender

Credits: 4

Examines various theories regarding the manner in which gender plays a role in determining economic outcomes. Topics may include, but are not limited to: wage differences, discrimination, job segregation and the interactions among gender, race and economic systems. Particular emphasis will be given to how public policy affects women in the United States. In addition, comparisons will be made between women’s economic status in the U.S. and other developed countries.
Prerequisite(s): ECO 1201 or permission of the instructor.
Fulfills: Social Science distribution requirement. SOSC requirement and W and D in LS Core.