Gender Economics
Understand gender disparities in different spheres of the world.
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Overview
Learning outcomes
Key Topics
Schedule
Who is this Course for?
Admissions
Fees
FAQ
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Course overview
This course uses economic analysis to explore gender differences in economic outcomes, in both the labor market and the household. Men earn on average higher wages than women. Men and women concentrate in different occupations, and women are under-represented in the political sphere and high-powered occupations. Women attain on average higher levels of schooling than men, and they take on a higher share of household chores and childcare.
Why these differences? Do they represent a problem? Should families, schools, firms, or governments do something about it? This course will provide you with an overview of a recent literature in economics that documents gender gaps in a range of domains, tries to uncover the factors that drive them, and evaluates the effectiveness of different policies in mitigating them. Some of the main topics that we will cover include: gender gaps in wages and employment, gender and education, gender differences in psychological traits, the role of the family (fertility, marriage and divorce, household specialization), and gender and public policy.
Faculty
Who is this course for?
This course would be ideal for:
- PhD and Master’s students in Economics (or other social sciences) who want to further their knowledge in Gender Economics
- Junior researchers and professionals from public institutions and policy-oriented institutions whose work would benefit from exposure to the latest advances in academic research in Gender Economics
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will have:
- Evaluated whether gender differences in economic outcomes present a problem
- Investigated the role of families, schools, firms, and governments in addressing gender disparities
- Reviewed recent literature documenting gender gaps across various domains
- Identified factors driving gender differences in economic outcomes
- Assessed the effectiveness of policies aimed at reducing gender gaps
Key topics for Gender Economics course
Here is an outline of the topics that will be discussed during the course.
Course outline
- Introduction: Gender and economics Gender gaps in the labor market
- Traditional explanations (i): Human capital
- Traditional explanations (ii): Discrimination
- Differences in non-cognitive skills and psychological traits
- The family and household specialization
- Fertility
- Social Norms and Stereotypes
- The role of policy
Call for Papers
Participants can present their work and receive feedback from course professors during lunchtime workshops held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week of the program.
To submit a paper, email summerschool@bse.eu with “Frontiers of Applied Economics call for papers” in the subject line by June 14. We will announce the presentation schedule once paper selection is complete.
Participants who present their work will receive an additional certificate at the end of the Summer School.
List of References
If you want to get up to date with the latest developments in Gender Economics, the following texts will be helpful.
Books
- Bertrand, Marianne (2010) “New Perspectives on Gender”, in Orley Ashenfelter and David Card eds, Handbook of Labor Economics, volume 4B, pages 1548-1572.
- Claudia Olivetti, Jessica Pan and Barbara Petrongolo (2024) “The Evolution of Gender in the Labor Market” Handbook of Labor Economics, Vol. 5, Chapter 8: 619-677.
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Admissions and Requirements
Please make sure you are eligible to apply before submitting your application.
Requirements
- A strong background in Economics or a field closely related to the course topic (Sociology, Statistics, Law, etc.)
- Postgraduate degree or current Master’s/PhD studies related to the course topic
- Relevant professional experience
Schedule
Here is your schedule for this edition of BSE Frontiers in Applied Economics Summer School, Gender Economics course.
Credit Transfers (ECTS)
To be eligible for credit transfer, students must complete a final project.
Students will deliver a short summary of a paper one week after the summer school finishes. It will consist of a critical summary of a published paper, around 3-4 pages, 1.5 spaced, font size 11. The critical summary will need to follow these guidelines: expose what are the main ideas of the paper, how they are addressed, strengths and weaknesses of the paper, methodological approach, theoretical or empirical background, and suggestions for improvements).
Consult the Summer School Admissions page for more information about this option.
Certificate of Attendance
Participants who attend more than 80% of the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance, free of charge.
* Reduced Fee applies for PhD or Master’s students, Alumni of BSE Master’s programs, and participants who are unemployed.
FAQ
Here are some commonly asked questions by participants. Any further queries, please contact our Admissions Team.
Is accommodation included in the course fee?
Accommodation is not included in the course fee. Participants are responsible for finding accommodation.
Are the sessions recorded?
Sessions will NOT be recorded; However, the materials provided by the professor will be available for a month after the course has finished.
How much does each Summer School course cost?
Fees for each course may vary. Please consult each course page for accurate information.
Are there any discounts available?
Yes, BSE offers a variety of discounts on its Summer School courses. See more information about available discounts or request a personalized discount quote by email .
Can I take more than one course?
Forks! you can combine any of the Summer School courses (schedule permitting). See the full course calendar .
Are there any evening activities during the course?
Yes, a social dinner is held once a week for all participants, and it is free to attend.
Mix and match your summer courses!
Remember that you can combine this program with courses in any of the other BSE Summer School programs (schedule permitting). Maximise your learning this summer and take advantage of our multiple-course discount.
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