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• Analyze the role of gender and diversity in shaping economic outcomes.
• Critically evaluate economic theories and empirical evidence related to gender and diversity.
• Apply economic concepts and tools to analyze and solve problems related to gender and diversity.
• 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.
NOTE: this module contains mathematical content to motivate the theories discussed in class. Students are expected to be comfortable with single-variable calculus, regressions and data analyses.
-Introduction: Gender in economics
-The economics of the household
-The labor market
-The gender wage gap
-Psychological traits
-Discrimination
-Policy
NOTE: this module contains mathematical content to motivate the theories discussed in class. Students are expected to be comfortable with single-variable calculus, regressions and data analyses.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 12 |
Seminar (or Webinar) | 12 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 80 |
Total | 104 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: Final examination | Week 12 | No | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 |
Continuous Assessment: Depending on class size, may include the following components: -Attendance, participation and presentation in in-class seminars -Homework -Quizzes |
Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
Group Project: Presentation (week 11) and written submission (end of term) | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
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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