
Monica Carney
Visiting Lecturer in Economics
Current and upcoming courses
Women in the Economy
ECON329
This course addresses issues of women in the economy from a theoretical and empirical perspective. It considers gender gaps and inequalities in a variety of settings, including the labor market and the household. Students study the role that differences by gender in occupation and industry choice, care provision, discrimination, and other factors play in perpetuating gaps. Finally, the course explores the implications of gender inequalities and evaluates the appropriate role of public policy in addressing them. Students will learn how to read and critique empirical research, with an emphasis on understanding research design.