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From the Back CoverWomen and the Economy presents a comprehensive economic analysis of women's issues and the economic factors that have changed their lives from marriage and fertility to work and pay.This engaging textbook examines topics such as gender wage differentials, changes in marriage markets and fertility, and the rise of women's labor force activity. It also includes coverage of a wide range of policy issues, from taxes to family policy to microlending.This third edition of Women and the Economy has been fully revised and updated and, among other things: makes economic theory accessible to students incorporates cuttingedge contemporary empirical research uses data and policy examples from the USA and European countries throughout includes two chapters that focus specifically on women in developing economiesAn invaluable book for undergraduate and postgraduate students of economics, development, and women's studies.Product DescriptionThis textbook presents a comprehensive economic analysis of women's issues and the economic factors that have changed their lives, from marriage and fertility to work and pay. Hoffman and Averett examine topics such as gender wage differentials, changes in marriage markets and fertility, and the rise of women's labour force activity. It also includes coverage of a wide range of policy issues, from taxes to family policy to microlending. Examples are combined with formal analysis, to give students a firm understanding of this area of economics.This textbook will be invaluable for undergraduate and postgraduate students of economics, development and women's studies. The level of economic analysis is suitable for students with basic economics knowledge.About the AuthorSaul D. Hoffman is Professor of Economics at the University of Delaware, USA.Susan Averett is Professor of Economics at Lafayette College, USA.Saul D. Hoffman is Professor of Economics at the University of Delaware, USA.Susan Averett is Professor of Economics at Lafayette College, USA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Women and the Economy: Family, Work and Pay'? A: This textbook covers a range of topics including gender wage differentials, changes in marriage markets and fertility, women's labor force participation, and various policy issues such as taxes, family policy, and microlending.
- Q: Who are the authors of this textbook? A: The authors of 'Women and the Economy' are Saul D. Hoffman, a Professor of Economics at the University of Delaware, and Susan Averett, a Professor of Economics at Lafayette College.
- Q: Is this book suitable for undergraduate students? A: Yes, this textbook is designed for both undergraduate and postgraduate students of economics, development, and women's studies, and it is accessible for those with basic economics knowledge.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This third edition of 'Women and the Economy' was published on November 24, 2015.
- Q: How many pages does this textbook have? A: The textbook contains a total of 408 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This textbook is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any specific chapters focusing on women in developing economies? A: Yes, the book includes two chapters that specifically focus on women in developing economies.
- Q: What makes this textbook different from previous editions? A: The third edition has been fully revised and updated, making economic theory more accessible and incorporating contemporary empirical research and policy examples from the USA and European countries.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is sold in new condition.
- Q: What publisher released this textbook? A: The textbook is published by Palgrave Macmillan Higher Ed.