The economics of women, men, and work
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The economics of women, men, and work
Prentice-Hall, c1998
3rd ed
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes
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Description
Primarily intended for courses concerned with the economic status of women, but also applicable to interdisciplinary women's studies courses, introductory-level courses in economic problems, general labor economics courses and as a source of reference for both students and professionals.
This text introduces students to the findings of research on women, men, and work in the labor market and household.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction.
2. Women and Men: Changing Roles in a Changing Society.
3. The Family as an Economic Unit.
4. The Allocation of Time Between the Household and the Labor Market.
5. Differences in Occupations and Earnings: Overview.
6. Differences in Occupations and Earnings: The Human Capital Model.
7. Differences in Occupations and Earnings: The Role of Labor Market Discrimination.
8. Recent Developments in the Labor Market: Their Impact on Women and Men.
9. Changing Work Roles and the Family.
10. Policies to Balance Paid Work and Family.
11. Gender Differences in Other Countries.
Epilogue.
Author Index.
Subject Index.
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