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The Economics of Women, Men, and Work

by: Blau, Francine D.; Ferber, Marianne A.; Winkler, Anne E.

The Economics of Women, Men, and Work

by: Blau, Francine D.; Ferber, Marianne A.; Winkler, Anne E.

ISBN 13:
9780130909220
ISBN 10:
013090922X
Edition: 4th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 01/01/2002
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
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Summary

For courses concerned with the economic status of women, economics of gender, and economics of the family, but also applicable to interdisciplinary women's studies courses, introductory-level courses in economic problems, and as a supplement to general labor economics courses. This text draws into a single, highly accessible volume the most current summary and synthesis of research and data from economics and other social sciences on women, men, and work in the labor market and household.

Introduction

(12)

Women and Men: Changing Roles in a Changing Economy

(22)

The Family as an Economic Unit

(46)

The Allocation of Time Between the Household and the Labor Market

(52)

Differences in Occupations and Earnings: Overview

133

(22)

Differences in Occupations and Earnings: The Human Capital Model

155

(46)

Differences in Occupations and Earnings: The Role of Labor Market Discrimination

201

(56)

Recent Developments in the Labor Market: Their Impact on Women and Men

257

(44)

Changing Work Roles and the Family

301

(34)

Policies Affecting Paid Work and Family

335

(47)

Gender Differences in Other Countries

382

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