Gender in the Economy

What determines the division of labor in a household? Why is the employment to population ratio for men lower today than it was in the 1950s? Why is it higher for women? What is the cause of the gender wage gap and how has it changed over time? These are some of the questions addressed in this course. We will cover economic theories, empirical research, and trends associated with: marriage, divorce, cohabitation, labor supply decisions, division of labor in the household, gender inequality, and fertility choices.