Oct 23, 2026  
Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027

ECO 355 - Women and the Economy



This course uses basic microeconomic concepts to examine the enormous changes in women’s lives in recent decades. Topics covered include later marriage, decline in fertility, weakened link between marriage and fertility, increased labor force participation, and the gender gap in earnings. Public policies related to these issues will be examined.

Hours: 3