Economics 397WM - S-Econ/Women,Minorities & Work

This course focuses on the economics of women, minorities and work in the labor market and the household. Using economic theory along with empirical investigation, we will study issues such as employment decisions, earnings determination, occupational choice, discrimination, and family formation. Emphasis will be placed on public policies related to the labor market experiences of women and minorities.

ECON 103 or RES-ECON 102 The prerequisite for the course is Introduction to Microeconomics (Economics 103 or Resource Economics 102). Prior knowledge of statistics and/or econometrics is helpful for the course as a large portion of the relevant literature we will be discussing is empirical in nature.

Open only to ECON/ STPEC/ RES-ECON/MGRECON primary majors until after juniors enroll, then open to all on November 18.