The Economics of Women, Men, and Work 8th Edition Francine D. Blau

The Economics of Women, Men, and Work 8th Edition Francine D. Blau- Ebook Instant Download/Delivery ISBN(s): 9780190620851,0190620854

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• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0190620854
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0190620851
• Author: Francine D. Blau

The Economics of Women, Men, and Work, Eighth Edition, is the most current and comprehensive source available for research, data, and analysis on women, gender, and economics. Blau and Winkler are widely known for their research and contributions on the study of the economics of gender. The eighth edition includes fully updated data and research, and analyzes the consequences of recent developments in the labor market for men and women. These developments include the declining gender wage gap, rising wage inequality, and the growing divide in labor market and family outcomes by educational attainment.

Table contents:

1 Introduction

2 Women and Men: Historical Perspectives

3 The Family as an Economic Unit: Theoretical Perspectives

4 The Family as an Economic Unit: Evidence

5 The Labor Force: Definitions and Trends

6 The Labor Supply Decision

7 Evidence on Gender Differences in Labor Market Outcomes

8 Gender Differences in Educational Attainment: Theory and Evidence

9 Other Supply-Side Sources of Gender Differences in Labor Market Outcomes

10 Explaining Gender Differences in Earnings and Occupations: Supply-Side Factors versus Labor Market Discrimination

11 Labor Market Discrimination: Theory

12 Government Policies to Combat Employment Discrimination

13 Changing Work Roles and Family Formation

14 The Changing American Family and Implications for Family Well-Being

15 Government Policies Affecting Family Well-Being

16 Balancing the Competing Demands of Work and Family

17 Gender Differences around the World

18 A Comparison of the United States to Other Economically Advanced Countries

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