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Gender & Economics

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
TuTh 9:30a.m. – 10:45a.m.		 Wheatley W01-0031 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Time
TuTh 9:30a.m. – 10:45a.m.
Location
Wheatley W01-0031
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

This course explores how and why gender affects contemporary economic outcomes in the United States, with a particular attention to occupations, incomes, and the distribution of unpaid work, and to the intersection of gender with race and class. Both mainstream economic and alternative theories are discussed, and emphasis is placed on evaluating these theories in light of empirical evidence. The role of government and business policies in creating more equitable and efficient outcomes is explored.

Prerequisites

ECON 101 and ENGL102, and one of the following: ECON 205 or MATH 125 or MSIS 111L or PSYCH 370 or ENVSCI 261 and completion of 60 credits

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/3/2024 - 12/13/2024

Location

Wheatley W01-0031

Enrolled / Capacity

25 / 25

Status

Closed

Instructor

Ilaria D'Angelis

Tuition*

$1984 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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