Journal of Economic Literature Vol. 54 No. 4 2016
Male Is a Gender, Too: A Review of Why Gender Matters in Economics by Mukesh Eswaran
Abstract
Mukesh Eswaran's Why Gender Matters in Economics presents a generally well-researched review of the literature on women and economics, and admirably attempts take a global perspective. Eswaran's analysis is compromised, however, by an unreflective use of perspectives and methods that themselves, when seen in a broader perspective, reflect gendered biases. With particular reference to Eswaran's discussions of gender differences in preferences, the preferential treatment of groups, and work/family issues, this essay outlines how these biases arise, and how economic analysis must change if it is to become more rigorous.
- DOI
- 10.1257/jel.20151398
- Volume
- 54
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 1362-1376
- Language
- en
- Sources
- openalex crossref