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Women, Family, and Work: Writings on the Economics of Gender
Moe
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Description for Women, Family, and Work: Writings on the Economics of Gender
Paperback. This is a collection of essays on topics related to the economics of gender and the family. The essays apply traditional economic theory to non-traditional topics, while also stretching and bending neoclassical economic thought to provide a better model of economic interactions. Editor(s): Moe, Prof Karine (Macalester College USA). Num Pages: 256 pages, 16. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JHBK; KCA; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 179 x 14. Weight in Grams: 458.
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.
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.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780631225775
SKU
V9780631225775
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99-50
About Moe
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.
Reviews for Women, Family, and Work: Writings on the Economics of Gender
'This collection brings together a number of the best feminist economists writing in the US today. Spanning topics from child care to the division of labour in the home, from the gender gap in earnings to the economics of marriage, it goes beyond the standard textbook analysis to provide a deeper understanding of Women, Family, and Work.' Frances Woolley, Carleton ... Read more