Introduction

This elective course examines gender differences in economic outcomes through the lens of economic theory and empirical evidence. It covers gender gaps in labor force participation, wages, education, entrepreneurship, and development, with particular focus on the Indian context and the Global South.

Key Topics

• Gender and labor force participation
• Gender wage gap: measurement and explanations
• Women and education: returns and mismatch
• Women entrepreneurs and informality
• Household bargaining models
• Gender and development policy
• Platform work and gender