This class covers topics in gender economics, including participation in the labor market, leadership positions, marriage markets, obstacles in the academic career. Parts of the class are interdisciplinary and highlight the importance of borrowing tools from other literature (psychology, sociology, et.) to address fundamental research questions. When possible, the discussion is extended to other underrepresented minorities.

Students will gain a deep understanding of literature in gender economics, improve their presentation skills and develop a research proposal. Detailed guidelines for presentations are research proposals will be provided.

Attendance on the course is mandatory and it is essential to master the course content. Students will be asked to sign an attendance list at the beginning of each class. Students must be present on the day of their presentations.

Students are expected to read the assigned papers in advance. The class includes lectures delivered by the instructor, students’ presentation and group discussions.

•          10% in-class participation
•          30% individual/group* presentations of a research paper
•          30% individual/group* presentations of research proposal
•          30% individual/group* submissions of research proposal

Individual and/or group size will be determined based on the final class size.

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federica.braccioli@wu.ac.at

There is no textbook. I will provide a detailed reading list through Canvas. 

Gender in the Twenty-First Century

Marianne Bertrand

ISSN: 2574-0768 , 2574-0776; DOI: 10.1257/pandp.20201126

AEA papers and proceedings. , 2020, Vol.110, p.1-24

Orchestrating Impartiality: The Impact of "Blind" Auditions on Female Musicians

Author(s): Claudia Goldin and Cecilia Rouse

Source: The American Economic Review, Sep., 2000, Vol. 90, No. 4 (Sep., 2000), pp. 715 741

Published by: American Economic Association