ECN-6993 Gender Analysis in Economic Policy Research

This course explores the gender dimensions of economic life in developing countries and how these can be examined in economic data analysis and policy research. It draws on the rich body of research of gender-aware economics and includes : household economics, paid and unpaid work, labor markets, entrepreneurship, migration, agriculture, trade and gender-responsive budgeting. The treatment of these gender-related topics include a feminist economics perspective and focus on its application in developing countries and in the process of economic development. Students who have successfully completed ECN-7293 cannot register for this course.