This course explores how economics can help us understand gender roles, labor market outcomes, and family decisions. The first part examines the economics of gender, including labor force participation, the gender pay gap, discrimination, and workplace policies. The second part turns to family economics, analyzing how individuals and households make choices about marriage, fertility, and resource allocation, and how public policies and laws (such as parental leave, social safety nets, and divorce legislation) shape these decisions. The course combines theory and empirical evidence to analyze how gender and family dynamics interact and evolve within modern economies.

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 20

Prerequisites: ECON 201 and ECON 203.

Distribution Requirements: SBA - Social and Behavioral Analysis

Typical Periods Offered: Spring

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Not Offered; Spring