Women and the Economy

Women 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 cutting-edge 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 economies An invaluable book for undergraduate and postgraduate students of economics, development, and women's studies.