WGS 307: The Economics of Sex, Race, and Love

WOMEN’S & GENDER STUDIES University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 3.0 credits

Course Description

This course will employ economic theories to understand differences in economic outcomes by gender, sexual orientation, race, and other personal characteristics. Empirical work testing economic theories and policies aimed at alleviating group-level differences will be discussed. We will apply economic perspectives to the choices made with respect to love and sex, such as who we choose to date and marry. Cross-listed: ECON 307/SOC JUST 307/WG STDS 307. Prerequisites: (ECON 201 or 209 and ECON 202 or 208 with a grade of C or better in both courses) AND EITHER (Admitted to the SOB; Admitted Econ Bus majors; Econ BS majors & minors) OR (30 credits and 2.2 GPA). Special course fees may apply.

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