Women and the Economy - Family, Work and Pay (Paperback, 4th edition)

An analysis of the enormous changes in women's economic lives around the world, from the family to the labour market. Hoffman and Averett examine topics such as the effect of rising women's wages and improved labour market opportunities on marriage, the ways in which more reliable contraception has shaped women's adult lives and careers, and the forces behind the phenomenal rise in women's labour force activity. This fourth edition includes brand new chapters on gender in economics and race and gender in the USA. It incorporates the latest research findings throughout, many of which are featured in helpful call-out boxes, and illustrated with new graphs and figures. This is invaluable reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students of economics, development and women's studies. The level of economic analysis is suitable for students with basic economics knowledge. New to this Edition: - New chapters on gender in economics and race and gender in economics - Fully updated with new data, policy examples and a new companion website with lecturer resources - Increased pedagogy, with over 30 new boxes

General

Imprint:	Bloomsbury Academic
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2021
First published:	2021
Authors:	Saul D Hoffman • Susan L. Averett
Dimensions:	260 x 193mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	416
Edition:	4th edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-352-01200-2
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > General
LSN:	1-352-01200-6
Barcode:	9781352012002

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