The Economics of Women, Men, and Work (4th Edition) - Softcover

Blau, Francine D.; Ferber, Marianne A.; Winkler, Anne E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 013090922X ISBN 13: 9780130909220

Publisher: Taylor & Francis, 2001

Synopsis

This book draws into a single, highly accessible volume the most current summary and synthesis of research and data from economics and other social sciences on women, men, and work in the labor market and household. Chapter topics cover women and men: changing roles in a changing economy; the family as an economic unit; the allocation of time between the household and the labor market; differences in occupations and earnings: overview; differences in occupations and earnings: the human capital model; differences in occupations and earnings: the role of labor market discrimination; recent developments in the labor market: their impact on women and men; changing work roles and the family; policies affecting paid work and family; and gender differences in other countries. For individuals interested in the economic status of women, the economics of gender and family, and general labor economics and problems.

About this title

From the Publisher:

A complete overview of the economics of women, men, and work in the labor market and in the household.

From the Back Cover:

Totally updated and revised, the fourth edition reflects recent changes in the labor market and in the family. Like previous editions, this text offers the most current summary and synthesis of research and data on gender issues in these areas in a single volume. Here are just a few of the features you can look forward to in the new edition:

• The text highlights recent developments in the labor market: the declining gender pay gap; the effect of changes in welfare policy on single mothers' employment; growing wage inequality; the declining employment prospects of less educated men; and the rise of nonstandard employment arrangements.
• All discussions concerning policy have been thoroughly revised. Updates include expanded discussion of the glass ceiling, affirmative action, and anti-discrimination legislation; policies that affect paid work and families; the 1996 welfare legislation (TANF) and its impact on welfare case loads and economic well-being; child support enforcement; tax polices; child care; and more.
• Discussion questions have been added at the end of each chapter to stimulate further discussion among students and instructors. Answers to the discussion questions, along with the transparency masters for all figures and tables, can found on the instructor's Web site at www.prenhall.com/blau.

About this edition

• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 013090922X
• ISBN 13: 9780130909220
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 446