ABSTRACT
Out of the Margin is the first volume to consider feminist concerns across the entire domain of economics. The book addresses the philosophical roots of 'rational economic man', power relations and conflicts of interest within the family, the limitations of relying on secondary data and the policy implications of neo-classical models.
With its range and depth of coverage this is not only an excellent introduction to the field but also indespensible for those seeking more in depth knowledge of issues of gender and economics.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|32 pages
Herstory of Economics
part II|50 pages
Economic Theory
chapter 5|16 pages
Fertility And Division Of Work In The Family
A game theoretic model of household decisions
chapter 6|15 pages
Toward A Feminist, Post-Keynesian Theory Of Investment
A consideration of the socially and emotionally constituted nature of agent knowledge
chapter 7|4 pages
Economic Theory And Feminist Theory
Comments on chapters by Polachek, Ott, and Levin
part III|33 pages
Interpreting Economics
chapter 10|4 pages
Feminist Interpretative Economics
Comments on chapters by Strassmann and Polanyi, and Feiner
part IV|41 pages
Economic Measurement
chapter 11|17 pages
The Empirical Challenges Of Feminist Economics
The example of economic restructuring
part V|51 pages
Empowerment Of Women
chapter 15|13 pages
The Use and Abuse of Neoclassical Theory In The Political Arena
The example of family and medical leave in the United States
chapter 16|11 pages
Women And Children Last
A feminist redefinition of privatization and economic reform
chapter 17|22 pages
Gender, Property, And Land Rights
Bridging a critical gap in economic analysis and policy
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