The Economics of Gender, 3e offers an affordable, comprehensive, and up-to-date introduction to the contemporary research being conducted on the differences between women's and men's economic opportunities, activities, and rewards.

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• While focusing on contemporary US patterns, this text integrates an uniquely international comparative perspective
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• Discusses the pros and cons of various policies, including comparable worth and welfare programs
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• Revisions to the 3rd edition include fully updated data, inclusion of new research, and new examples and studies
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• Clear, readable, and provocative with helpful appendices to provide additional information for readers who have little experience with economics, while simultaneously providing further detail for the economically sophisticated
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• Flexible in design, for use by both labor economics students and women's studies programs without labor economics prerequisites

About the Author
Joyce P. Jacobsen is Andrews Professor of Economics at Wesleyan University. Her Ph.D. is from Stanford University. She is co-author, with Gilbert Skillman, of Labor Markets and Employment Relationships (Blackwell, 2004).

Reviews
"This book is well-written and well-organized, and considers issues raised across several academic disciplines. Moreover, it is theoretically sound and provides a critical perspective on current research. The international comparisons are integrated and useful, broadening the understanding of gender differences. There is definitely a need for this book."
Kathleen Rybczynski, University of Waterloo

"This new edition provides a good understanding of fundamental issues within the neoclassical framework in the specific context of the USA. The data and references too are extremely useful and provide a basis for further enquiry into the under-studied area of gender economics."
Ritu Dewan, Center for Gender Economics, University of Mumbai

"This is a very good, accurate book with current empirical evidence and some very interesting discussions. The writing style is clear, and my students find it accessible."
Rhona C. Free, Eastern Connecticut State University

Book Information
ISBN 9781405161824
Author Joyce Jacobsen
Format Paperback
Page Count 512
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 889g
Dimensions(mm) 246mm * 191mm * 25mm