1. An Introduction to Econ 5170/6170 Fall 2017
Feminist Economics
An Introduction to Econ 5170/6170
Fall 2017

2. The Instructor
Günseli Berik Professor Economics Department Office: Bldg 73/244 Office hours: Tu, Th 2-3 pm or by appointment

3. What is the course about?
Part I. Introduction to feminist economics as an approach (a lens) and a field
A critique of approaches in economics
An alternative
Part II. Study contemporary gender inequalities in how people secure their livelihoods, primarily in the US.
Part III. Feminist economic strategies for moving to a more equitable society
Policies: labor market, anti-poverty, work-family balance, macroeconomic policies

4. Texts
Blau and Winkler, The Economics of Women, Men, and Work, 8th edition, Oxford University Press, 2017
Readings on Canvas and (books/ebooks) on Marriott Library Reserve

5. Requirements and Grading
An evaluation at the end of each part (each worth 25% for 5170/20% for 6170):
Part I: Paper “What is feminist economics?”
Due (the latest) week of October 2-6
Guideline will be provided
Part II: An exam
Tuesday Nov. 7
Study guide one week ahead of exam
Part III: A policy paper
Tuesday December 12
Paper on one policy topic in Part III.

6. Requirements and Grading
Short Assignments (20% Econ5170; 15% Econ 6170)
Participation (a symbolic 5%)
Various forms
Econ 6170 students– In addition to above, a Term/Synthesis Paper (a survey on a course-related topic that is of use to you)
20% of grade
Due during final exam period
Canvas (check regularly)
To be used for Class Outlines, powerpoints, guidelines, pdf of readings, links, Announcements, Discussions

7. Requirements/Expectations
Syllabus is not set in stone (changes announced with reasonable notice in class and on Canvas)
Show up on time, do not move in and out as habit
Cellphones, pagers turned off during class
Strongly urge taking notes by hand
I prefer not to have laptops on

8. Syllabus available upon request