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• Analyze the role of gender in shaping economic outcomes.
• Critically evaluate economic theories and empirical evidence related to gender issues.
• Apply economic concepts and tools to analyze and solve problems related to gender issues.
• Understand the economic implications of policies and programs aimed at promoting gender and diversity.
• Develop effective communication and teamwork skills through group projects and class discussions.
-Introduction: Gender in economics
-The economics of the household
-The labor market
-The gender wage gap
-Psychological traits
-Discrimination
-Policy
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 80 |
Total | 104 |
This module contains mathematical content to motivate the theories discussed in class. Students are expected to be comfortable with statistical tests, regressions and data analyses using Microsoft Excel, Stata, R or similar softwares.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Quizzes/Short Exercises: Fortnightly in-class quiz | Week 2, Week 3, Week 5, Week 7, Week 9, Week 11 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
No |
Group Work Assignment: Students complete a group project including a presentation and a written report | Week 12 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
No |
Exam (In-person): Final exam | End of trimester Duration: 2 hr(s) |
Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 |
No |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
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