Women, Family, and Work : Writings on the Economics of Gender

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. Setting The Stage / Karine S. Moe -- A Feminist Critique Of The Neoclassical Theory Of The Family / Marianne A. Ferber -- Rational Choice And The Price Of Marriage / Robert Cherry -- Conceptualizing And Measuring Bargaining Power Within The Household / Cheryl Doss -- Gains From Trade And Specialization / Leslie S. Stratton -- But-- Who Mows The Lawn? / Lisa Giddings -- Economic Theories Of Fertility / Diane Macunovich -- The Childcare Economics Conundrum / Julie A. Nelson -- The Childcare Problem For Low-income Working Families / Jean Kimmel -- The Human Capital Explanation For The Gender Gap In Earnings / Joyce P. Jacobsen -- Occupational Segregation Around The World / Debra Barbezat -- Labor Market Discrimination / Irene Powell -- Employment Discrimination, Economists, And The Law / Joni Hersch. Edited By Karine S. Moe. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Economics at Colby College where she teaches courses on labor, health, and the economics of gender. She received an AB from Smith College and a PhD in economics from the University of Michigan. She has published mainly in the area of labor economics with an emphasis on the academic labor market. Her scholarly publications have focused on trends in male-female salary differentials, gender differences in career development, academic collective bargaining, and the salary effects of mobility and job market experience. "Women, Family, and Work is a collection of original essays on topics related to the economics of gender and the family. Written by leading thinkers in the field, the chapters apply traditional economic theory to non-traditional topics, while also stretching and bending neoclassical economic thought to provide a better model of economic interactions."--BOOK JACKET. Women, Family, and Work is a collection of original essays on topics related to the economics of gender and the family. Written by leading thinkers in the field, 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 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. As we begin the twenty-first century, women in the United States increasingly must make tradeoffs in order to balance love, commitment, and work.